Christmas 2008

I can't believe I am finally posting this - hooray! MERRY CHRISTMAS a few months late!

We spent Christmas at Grandpa and Grandma Noorda's house this year - and let me say - we had a blast! All of my siblings and their little families were able to come as well and it was great to be able to spend time with everyone!!

All the little grandkids were so cute - but it was especially fun to watch Bella take in the Christmas spirit. Children truly make Christmas - well - CHRISTMAS! She was so excited about Jesus's birthday...and the manger...and the whole Christmas Story! We were so impressed with her knowledge. She amazes ua daily. She was also so excited about Santa...who comes to help celebrate Jesus's birthday. HA HA. On Christmas Eve we found this site...I can't remember the name of it...nomad.com or something...well it shows you where Santa was...and had been. There were even video sitings. Bella was glued to it. We had to watch the NYC siting like 20 times. Ha ha.

We made cookies for Santa and she left them by the fireplace...and we even put out some brolly for the reindeer (whoops...didn't have carrots!)

We had a little Christmas Eve program where Bella was able to play Mary...she wasn't really embracing the role...but it worked. At least we got some cute pictures before she threw baby Jesus on the floor. Opps. Ha ha...maybe next year she will be better. Ha.

The kiddos of pajamas...and then were tucked into bed for the big day ahead! Poor Sophie didn't quite make it to the tucking in part. She was so tired she was falling asleep while daddy was feeding her a bottle. So cute.

On Christmas morning...we got up bright and early...thanks to all of our babies...ha ha...and started the march toward the goods! Santa outdid himself this year! All the kids got some great toys! Bella was so excited by her tricycle and princess house...and Sophie was excited about her little snail rocker!! Kids are so cute!!

We also opened presents...talk about talent...we made homemade gifts for each other this year...pressure...ha ha and everyone outdid themselves! The gifts were amazing! Thanks everyone.

Once the presents were opened...it turned into a mad house! Ha ha...we all had to pack and get ready for HAWAII!! Woo-hoo!!

A BIG THANKS TO MY PARENTS for such a great holiday! Love you both!

Our Family Photo 2008Bella and the Moose Puppet! Beautiful Mary

Our "Nativity"

Ta-da...we did it!

Another shot of the crew!

Bella's Santa treats!

Watching the Santa Sightings...ha ha...check out her face...she's so thrilled!

Soph falling asleep.

The grand munchkins! Christmas morning.

Homemade Gifts...see what I'm talking about! Crazy Talent!

Gifts from Santa

Santa left a note of thanks!!

Bella LOVED this tea pot...I should say loves...she uses it daily! Thanks Cynda!

PRINCESS MUSIC!

My brood!! Ha ha.

Happy Sophie Girl!