Christmas Day

Nana and Grandpa, Eric, Pennie and her son, Josh came for the day. Grandpa and Dennis grilled steaks for lunch. They were yummy. We got Cora down for a nap before lunch and she woke up right as we were eating - perfect timing for her. All she ate was steak - she is a meat and potatoes girl, but she usually skips the potatoes!
After lunch we opened more presents. Cora got a cradle for her dolls. Grandpa spruced it up and painted it and Nana made the linens for it.

Cora putting her baby to bed. Grandpa set the doll face up and Cora flipped her over (that is how Cora sleeps!)

Cora trying on Daddy's new hat - she was mesmerized by the built in lights!

Cora helping everyone open their gifts.

Santa brought us a calendar and a copy of the brag book.

I made Nana and Honey brag books of Cora in 2009. I meant to just make a little simple book for them, but it turned into 45 pages! I take a lot of pictures and they are all so cute.

After Nana & Grandpa left we got a little break and then Honey & Papa arrived. Cora got to open even more presents!

Cora helping again.

Cora imitating one of the pictures in the book.

Christmas Morning...Part II

We celebrated Christmas Day at home which makes it so much easier on Cora. The three of us celebrated first thing in the morning.
Cora really liked her tricycle she got for Christmas.

Cora in her new pearls! She loved them and wore them all day.

Daddy got new luggage...

...and so did Cora. Hmm...what is Mommy trying to tell you two?

Cora had fun with her new ship too.

Cora is getting ready for Rodeo with her new boots!

A pillow for her new big girl bed.

Cora helped open all presents - she had it down this year!

Opening her new James Avery charm for her bracelet.

Christmas Morning

Santa was pretty messy in our house!
And he left some goodies for Cora.

Cora checking out what she got.

A ladybug pillow pet - she loves ladybugs!

Movies!

The frog pillow pet matches her room, but she loves ladybugs...so she got both.

Cora trying out her pillow pet.

Christmas Eve

I had to work 1/2 day on Christmas Eve and Cora's daycare was closed, so Cora went to work with Daddy. She played upstairs with the other kids most of the time from what I hear. Dennis was feeding her breakfast in his office and he said that after about 20 minutes of her sitting there she screamed out 'REINDEER!' and pointed to one of the mounted deer hanging on the walls of his office. He said it was pretty funny. And now when we eat any deer meat, Dennis informs her that she is eating reindeer!

We went to the Christmas Eve services at our church. Cora actually got to go into the Sanctuary so it was different for her...plus it was really crowded.

Cora wasn't cooperating for pictures, so this is the best I got.

Cora had to make her cookies to leave out for Santa. I don't think she understood the whole concept, but she was happy to make cookies!

Cora and Mommy are sprinkling the reindeer food she made at school. It was really really windy and cold so we got one picture and dumped the rest just so we could get back inside!

I forgot about her cute little apron she got earlier in the week, so on the second batch of cookies she wore it. And I found different sprinkles for her to use, so she was excited.

Dennis added the bowl of Trash for Santa....

Merry Christmas!!!

We hope everyone has a safe and Blessed Christmas!

Baby Tiger

I have a few perks at my job that not many Accountants can claim. The best one is when I get visits from little guys like this one! This is Mitch. He is a Bengal Tiger cub and is about 6 weeks old, I think. He is the sweetest one I have ever had visit me - and I have had quite a few over the last few years!

Visit from Mrs Lin Marie & Mr Jess

Mrs Lin Marie and Mr Jess joined us for dinner on Monday. She had a gift for Cora and wanted to see her open it. Cora was recovering from the day before's festivities at the Wolford's house so I was worried she would not be cooperative, but she was wonderful. She gave hugs and was very gracious for her gift. It was a great visit!
Trying on her new apron

Mommy got one too!

Cora insisted Daddy wear it though! I guess he does more of the cooking...

Then Cora and Lin Marie got some cuddle time. It was very sweet.

Thanks for the nice visit!

Christmas w/Papa Groth & all the Cousins

We celebrated Christmas with Dennis's Grandfather and all the cousins on Sunday. There are a lot of grand kids and great grand kids!

Big Papa Groth with his Wolford Girls, Peyton, Bella and Cora

Peyton and Cora reading their books

All the little kids opening their presents

Peyton checking out Cora's new Snow White baby doll.

Brandy and Blaikely on the porch.