Christmas Eve didn't end up being a silent night. Gracie for some reason got sick during the night which had her then sleeping with me until morning. Poor thing, though she was fine after her one episode. I did learn that we don't sleep well in the same bed, we both like being in the same bed together though. We are lucky she is such a trooper though because the next morning she was ready to go, and hungry.
Christmas morning we enjoyed a quiet start with some yummy french toast that Bopa made. Gracie played with her camera in the morning even showing the dogs the photo she took of them. 
Once Uncle Brad arrived Gracie made sure Bopa got close to the tree to open gifts.
Once Uncle Brad arrived Gracie made sure Bopa got close to the tree to open gifts.
Gracie had no problems opening presents, since she had practice the night before, though after a couple presents she decided that she just wanted to play with the ones she had already opened. The quiet Christmas morning was so much fun, Gigi even dressed up for the occasion...okay she got the necklace for Christmas.The big hit gift on Christmas morning, besides the candy canes that Santa brought, was a car set that Gigi got at the Junior League event. I didn't think it would go over well with her, little did I know. Here she is enjoying the track that took Brad and I some time to put together with the bridge, tunnel, and alligator. Gracie is also showing her new pose of crossing her arms when she is looking at something. She is really starting to be aware of her arms, if I am holding her in the mornings or when she is hurt she will make sure to tuck her arms under her body. Guess the girl never really got out of her love for being swaddled/held tight.
Here is the aftermath of the present opening. She even got to enjoy Uncle Brad's gift of a pink camo jacket on a ride with Bopa. Some of our highlight gifts included a mini-muffin maker, a digital frame, a birthday cake that we sang happy birthday Jesus with, scrapbooking items, books, clothes, and of course my special day with mom.
This year we had a special treat from Brad, a five course Christmas dinner. Appetizers, soup, bread with cheese, and of course the prime rib with amazing fixins (brussel sprouts are good if you cover them in bacon). The ending was pie of course. A friend of Brad's even joined us for dinner that we put to work grilling. Since all I had to do were dishes I got to enjoy some additional time with Gracie. Here she is trying to help in the kitchen.
Mommy tickling Gracie with Gigi's tongs from Santa. Oh the laughter!!! Then Gracie had to look super-fly with Bopa's hat. Angel was protecting her.
Boxing day was also quiet and allowed time for us to enjoy our new gifts without rushing to go anywhere. Here is some fun times with Gigi.
Gracie is showing us how big the tree is. So Big!
Gracie is such a good mommy to her babies with the toys from Bri & Michelle. Too bad she doesn't fit in the toy anymore.
This year we had a special treat from Brad, a five course Christmas dinner. Appetizers, soup, bread with cheese, and of course the prime rib with amazing fixins (brussel sprouts are good if you cover them in bacon). The ending was pie of course. A friend of Brad's even joined us for dinner that we put to work grilling. Since all I had to do were dishes I got to enjoy some additional time with Gracie. Here she is trying to help in the kitchen. Mommy tickling Gracie with Gigi's tongs from Santa. Oh the laughter!!! Then Gracie had to look super-fly with Bopa's hat. Angel was protecting her.Boxing day was also quiet and allowed time for us to enjoy our new gifts without rushing to go anywhere. Here is some fun times with Gigi.
Gracie is showing us how big the tree is. So Big!
Gracie is such a good mommy to her babies with the toys from Bri & Michelle. Too bad she doesn't fit in the toy anymore.
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