The Holman Household: Santa Came!

Whew! Where to begin! We have now celebrated Christmas, Lilly's Birthday, and had Lilly's birthday party. Lilly must have been a good girl this past year because Santa came to visit Christmas Eve and brought her lots of nice things. She received a 3 in 1 smart trike that she can use now and grow into. She really likes it because she thinks she is a big girl riding it. She also got a corn popper, a "my pal Violet", precious moments prayer doll, of course her favorite puffs in her stocking, and many other nice things. We put her in the hall and let her walk into the living room while we waited with a camera and video camera to catch her reaction. Poor thing got upset that we left her there and it took her a little while to make it down the hall. Then, she just stopped. We had to talk her into coming into the room, but once she did she got excited to see her toys. Brendan made his Mom's special breakfast casserole and then his parents came to watch Lilly open gifts. They got here a Little Tikes baby grand piano, a musical clock, a cell phone, and a vtec musical farm. She loves all the noise makers and likes to play with them at the same time. They also got her a Trike very similar to the one Santa brought, so it was returned to the store and she will now have extra money to put into her savings account since she already got so many toys for Christmas.

Next, we went to my parents house. My parents, Grandparents (Mom's side), and my sister and her now fiance were all there. Yes, my sister got engaged for Christmas. She got a beautiful ring from a great future brother-in-law. We had a finger foods lunch complete with my Grandmama's chocolate delight and spiced tea. mmm mmmm! Then, we exchanged gifts. My parents gave Lilly a little disney princess rocking horse that is just her size, an activity table, elmo cell phone, other little things, and lots and lots of socks. Apparently my Mom thinks she needs tons of socks. She got some beautiful crocheted hats from my Grandmother and more money for her savings account. My sister gave her a cute daily block calendar and some cute outfits. She got a nice doug and melissa puzzle from her Uncle Luke and Aunt Alexa. Plus a genrous gift for her saving account. I think she will really enjoy having extra money put away for her future when she is older. After presents we said our good byes and headed home to let the dogs out before heading to Brendan's brother's house. Lilly really enjoyed spending time with her cousin Cason. He plays so well with her. They gave her a cute talking tea set that she already loves playing with, a talking camera, 2 books, and a baby that has a light up heart when you touch it. She loves babies!
We visited my Granny the Wednesday before Christmas to spend time with her and exchange gifts. She gave Lilly a cute book and stuffed animal and some money. Lilly had such a wonderful Christmas and has so many people that love her so much.

My Christmas was really nice, too! Brendan got me a new Citizen watch, my first pair of Costa sunglasses, a hat for running in the cold, a pair of shoes, and some clothes (that I helped pick out). The picking out the clothes was like a present, too! I don't get to do as much clothes shopping now and it is one of my favorite things to do.
Granny reading Lilly her new book: