We spent the morning together opening gifts – and re-reading the Christmas story that didn’t go so well the night before. We started at 9 AM, and didn’t finish until about 11:30 – Chloe was a little slow.
Then, I cooked all the side dishes for Christmas dinner, and we headed over to Chris’ parent’s house for dinner, where we were joined by his Aunt Kathy from Williamsburg, VA. I didn’t have my camera with me then, but as soon as I get some pictures, I”ll put those up!
For now, though, here’s our Christmas morning at home – our last as a family of three!

Christmas morning – Chloe’s favorite gift is right in front – that Dora Backpack.
I can’t say enough how blessed we were this year – we are so thankful for all that God has provided for us this past year – and we can’t WAIT to get our new blessing in March. . . more on that later though!

Listening to the Christmas Story. . . while drinking her traditional special Christmas Strawberry Milk.

Probably the easiest time I’ll ever have holding both my girls at the same time.

Her Dora backpack was filled with goodies – a new toothbrush, toothpaste, jelly beans, a few Backyardigans bath toys, and some jewelry. She was pretty excited about it!

More backpack goodies. . .

Her new bow.

Reading her new Nemo book – it’s so nice for ME to have new books to read to her!