The Maddys: December 2009

We have been so busy getting ready for the holidays. We went right from working on the house to getting out the tree and we haven't stopped since. Thanksgiving snuck up on us while we were still busy on the house. I only have a little trim and touch ups to finish. Everything got put away the week of Thanksgiving so we could get the decorations up for the holidays. Here's a look at a few of the things that had us running. I love being with the girls during the holidays. They wait with anticipation and even now Kat is asking for things for next Christmas. We were told repeatedly that she was good and Santa would bring her something!!

Kathryn was in her first Christmas program at church (she's the last one on the left). She did awesome and we couldn't be prouder.

Kat and her cousin Erin made gingerbread houses at their Great Grandma Ellen's. I think they had more fun eating the decorations than using them, but that's the fun of being a kid!!

Kat decorating her house.

Santa came to Headstart to meet the kids. It was a special day for Kat because her cousin Erin was able to come with her for the Christmas party. Santa actually knew Kat (he's a friend of ours) so she thought that was cool. He talked about her grandparents so Kat really thinks that Santa is watching which might come in handy next year!!

Christmas Eve at our house with my family.

We started the tradition of having our family Christmas on Christmas Eve after the church service at 5. Santa comes while we're at church and out for supper. The tradition continued this year with my sister and her fiance added to the group since they were staying with us.

The girls got a Barbie house. So far Kathryn hasn't complained about it not having an elevator like the one she saw on tv!!!

Christmas Eve evening at our house.

Lili on Christmas morning at my in-laws.

Kathryn opening one of many presents.

Uncle Eric and Aunt Beth bought the girls princess dresses. They loved them!!!!

Christmas day my family was back at our house. My grandparents came up from Kansas a few days before to see my brothers new baby. Trinity was a month old on Christmas.

Opening more presents.

Christmas day evening is always spent at Jesse's Grandma Ellen's house. The girls love to play with their Papa and they spent the evening jumping on anyone that would let them.