We had such a wonderful time celebrating the Christmas season with Evelyn. It all began with her receiving a special visit from St. Nick. He brought her a Little People Nativity Set. She loves making the angel sing over the manger scene. It is a beautiful thing to watch her talk to baby Jesus.
Next, we made a trip to Home Depot to pick out our Christmas tree. She looked so small next to all of the trees. It was so cute watching her "help" Chris with the tree.
Next on our Christmas stop was joining Mr. and Mrs. Field at the Festival of Lights. It was a misty evening, but that helped keep the crowds away! We enjoyed seeing all of the lights and listening to the Christmas music. Evelyn had a great time too, but someone still doesn't care for Santa Claus...
Growing up Chris and I remember our parents taking us to see an animated elf collection downtown. Several years ago someone bought them and restored all of the elves. While Alex and Amanda were in town we decided to check it out! Afterall, we had to show his NEW FIANCE one of our old Christmas traditions! Congratulations Alex and Amanda, we are so excited for you :)
The holidays are some of the best times of the year! We love spending time with each other and our families. We celebrated Christmas with the Field side of the family. Evelyn loved seeing all of her second cousins. The girls are so cute with her and played with her all afternoon.
Spending time with Papa and Gigi before the Field side of the family comes over.
On Christmas Eve day, we went over to my parents' house to celebrate Christmas with my parents, Katie, Jim and their kids. It was so fun to see the three older kids so excited about Christmas! Dean will be ready to join them next year!
Helping Dean open some gifts.
Having sweet dreams of Christmas day ahead!
We tried to get a still picture of her with the Christmas tree and in front of the gifts, but she was so excited she wouldn't sit down! She immediately unwrapped her new kitchen from Santa and started "cooking!"
Chris loved the medal holder plaque that Evelyn and I bought for him! It has a quote from his favorite runner, Steve Prefontaine.
Evelyn loved helping Uncle Greg open his gifts, and I think that he enjoyed helping and watching her open hers! I think her Minnie Mouse dress-ups and her Easel were her favorites!
