Christmas Day

We went to church, had dinner, left out milk and cookies for Santa and went right to bed.

Easiest time I've ever had putting the kids to bed. Ada did not want to read books or leave the hall light on, "I just want to listen for Santa." Well OK then.

In the morning at the side of my bed, "Mom, I didn't hear Santa come."
Me, "Go look and see if he ate the cookies and milk you left, then you will know if he came last night."
A scurry down the hallway and back, with a long pause at the kitchen table to inspect the crumbs and thank you note left by Santa, "Mom! Mom! He ate the cookies and they are all gone!!"

"How does he know I like Minnie & Mickey Mouse?"

2 cookies and a lollipop -- that's all she wanted (thanks Aunt Stephanie for sending the lollipops).

Is this how you pose for pictures, Mom?

Oblivious but happy all the same.

"Wow, this was really nice of Santa."

Playing in the "band in a box" box.

That pose again, showing off her new jewels from Grandparents and friends.

Not sure what to play with first!

Ding! Ding!

Having fun with her new art supplies.