Thursday, December 27, 2007

Christmas Photo Bonanza

Christmas was wonderful this year. We've been here there and everywhere with Libby and the exhaustion is finally starting to set in. Our first destination was Webster Springs West Virginia. Libby and Corey and I spent a relaxing three days visiting with GiGi, Aunt Debbie and Uncle John. Corey's parents came down on Saturday and then the whole Bozic gang was rounded out when Chris and Nan (with Aubree and Mia in tow) arrived on Sunday. The Christmas gift opening tuckered Libby out-she fell asleep after 3 presents.

Libby sitting with her GiGi


Libby's favorite activity in Webster was to "rearrange" the snack cabinet. And by rearrange, I mean take everything out and put it on the floor.

Here is Libby opening her first present. She was unsure if she was allowed because we had been telling her "no" for a couple weeks now.
Missy in heaven with Libby asleep on her. The two of them sat like that for a good 45 minutes!


Our second visit was with my family. We arrived at the Fontalbert household early on Christmas Eve-Claire was "patiently" waiting for us to get there! It was a really fun day. We lounged around for a bit and then everyone ate yummy lasagna (I smelled it and ate salad-not on a diet, just still sick!). Gift opening went well because Libby was taking a nap. She missed most of the chaos, and when she awoke she opened her presents in peace! After leaving Mom and Dad's, I realized I was very hungry (only ate salad for dinner), so we stopped at Sheetz for a snack and returned home to listen to Christmas music and admire the tree while I read the story of Jesus' birth to Libby. I think that may be our family's Christmas tradition.
Libby playing her new drum-just like Daddy
Kerri, Libby and I inspecting our presents


This was not a gift to Libby, it was a gift to Sami. Libby really liked to sit in it though.

Libby and Claire playing with her new xylophone.


Sami's first Christmas was fun too. She's just as spoiled as Libby already!
(Casey wouldn't take off her new hat for the photo)


Libby and Uncle Rob taking a breather from the festivities to watch Dora


Corey's new golf jacket-a favorite present since he plans to make more time for golf this year


Dad getting a kick out of Libby. She calls him PawPaw.


Libby loving her gift from Sami-a green stuffed monkey that is almost as big as she is.



Our final port of call was the Bozic household for Christmas Day. We went out early-not even bothering to get out of our PJ's. I t was a fun day until we realized that we forgot to bring Libby's blanket. We tried nap time without the blanket. At first it seemed okay, then she woke up crying and refused to go to sleep-despite her tiredness. So Corey went home to get her blanket and she once again slept through present opening. I guess she isn't ready to be weened quite yet. (On a side note, we were able to find 2 new blankets on our excursion to Pittsburgh so now we have 4 that Libby can use!)

Aubree opening her books from us-she played with them while her mom opened the rest of her presents.

We also got Aubs a box full of mini-books and she wanted to hold them all at the same time. She also read them to us all!

Christmas was exhausting. Here is Libby passed out yesterday morning. You see why the blankets are necessary!!

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