Christmas has come and gone (**tear, sniff sniff**) and now we're left with a lot of toys, a lot of pictures, and a lot of great memories. This really is my favorite time of the year and I always feel like I go through a slight depression when it's all said and done. I guess that's why it's important to hold on to the true meaning of Christmas and carry it with you throughout the year ahead.
So Savannah and I left on Tuesday the 21st (my 30th birthday--ack!) to head to Texas to spend the holiday with the Johnson side of the family. We were able to stay a whole week and Oscar joined us for the middle 4 days. Every Christmas is a great one and this one was no exception. In fact, I think it's probably one of my favorites. Watching Savannah around all the people that love her most really was a special time. She was so small last year and she slept most of the time. What a difference a year makes---that girl was into EVERYTHING this year! I'm amazed that there was no permanent damage done to Grams' house. Even with 6 adults around, she still managed to find trouble.
I've tried to narrow down all the pictures to a reasonable number to post but there are just too many great ones. These are some of my favorites:
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| story time with Dad wearing the antlers |
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| Savannah helping Dad do some last minute wrapping |
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| "The Terror" is on the prowl |
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| So excited it's Christmas Eve! |
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| enjoying Christmas Eve dinner at Nanny's house |
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| sweet hugs for the cousins |
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| meeting the youngest addition to the family |
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| Mom opening her box of sticks (there was jewelry hidden in a baggie) |
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| Savannah stealing Uncle Michael's bottle of money |
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| always the center of attention |
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| waiting patently for our next gift |
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| Savannah with Uncle Harlan |
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| Savannah with a hairy Uncle Michael |
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| Savannah with Nanny and Pa |
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| Nanny modeling her white elephant gift of a Snuggie |
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| "Woohoo! Santa comes tonight!" |
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| just a few of Santa's offerings |
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| sweet Maya dog sporting the antlers |
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| her first glimpse of all her presents on Christmas morning |
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| "What's the big deal? I get presents all the time." |
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| "I love this Rody horse! Great gift Mom!" |
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| Yea, another baby to add to the ever growing collection! |
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| Mom has to give the kiss of approval. |
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| "Yes! More food to add to my grocery cart!" |
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| We can never have enough books. |
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| the annual Christmas morning photo on the stairs |
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| Me, Grams and Savannah |
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| "This Rody horse is the coolest!" |
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| Savannah trying to steal Uncle Michael's presents. |
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| Savannah now trying to steal Grams' present. |
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| sliding down her new slide |
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| "I'm queen of this castle!" |
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| Buster and Maya enjoying their treats from Santa |
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| and Libby, too. |
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| my sweet little family |
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| Finally, Savannah kept the antlers on long enough to take a picture. |
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| my most favorite present of all! |
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| She's such a bundle of joy! |
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| pressing the button on the dancing penguin for the 10,000th time |
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| gingerbread house attempt #1--icing is too soft |
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| gingerbread house attempt #2---just right :) |
So now we're on to New Years. Here's hoping that 2011 is just as wonderful, if not more so than 2010.
Yay!! Looks like Savannah had a wonderful Christmas!! Love all her outfits, she is too sweet giving out all those hugs! Im so impressed with your airplane adventures with Savannah. You're going to have to be my coach...we're flying to Nebraska in July and Im already panicking!! XOXO to my sweet girl!!
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