The Excitement of Christmas Morning...

Christmas morning was so much fun this year! Lily woke up a little after 7, anxious to run downstairs to see what Santa had left her. I asked her if she heard Santa last night and she said she did - he said "Ho, Ho, Ho" as he left, according to her! We had to wake Bear up, as he is our sleeper these days! He was a little confused at first, but quickly got excited as well!

Santa was very good to us this year! Lily got an American Girl doll, table and chairs for having tea, and lots of other fun gifts. Bear's surprise was waiting in the garage for him, as it wouldn't fit down the chimney. He's the proud new owner of a power wheels jeep, among other things! After reveling in all that Santa left, we opened gifts from Mimi and Grandaddy, who were staying with us for the Christmas weekend. Lily finally got her long-awaited Calico Critters House and Bear was transformed into Buzz Lightyear! It was such a fun morning full of sweet memories!

Later in the morning, Mammy, Paw, Nanny and Unc Joey joined us for breakfast and to see all of our new things! One of my favorite moments of the morning was watching Bear and Lily play at her new table together! Bear loves playing with Lily these days. She was very patient with him, but when he put her new tea cup to his mouth, she firmly yelled "Bear, you're not drinking tea the right way". I caught her expression on camera and it was the funniest thing! She certainly is coming in to her own as the big sister these days!