Christmas 2011- Part 2

We had a wonderful Christmas!

For Riley it was fun, entertaining, different and exciting!

For me it was relaxing and happy.

We both had a much needed break!

We got to play outside.

 Riley more than me...

Though, my parents did get me out for two 4 mile runs!



swinging with Granddad pushing





Riley completely relaxed, about to fall asleep




letting the chickens out




chasing the chickens



We played inside too.

Decorated cookies, ate cookies, drank tea, played with toys, watched movies, and more!

Christmas Eve...

Riley the reindeer

Riley and Mister

Miss Blue Eyes

Mr. Big Eyes

Riley all dressed up

Riley and Grandma

Riley on the floor - she looks like a bug

Christmas day was dragged out.  It was good; Riley just took her sweet ol' time opening presents.  She finished opening gifts around 7 pm.  No lie.

tree on Christmas - Riley got a broom!

Riley just woke up and is noticing the tree

checking it all out

broom!

helping Granddad put together her new shopping cart

opening a gift

wearing her new boots and taking off her diaper

diaper-less, but she kept the boots on!

new kitty slippers!

reading new books

Riley in her other pretty dress

best pic I got and it's blurry...d'oh!



I took more video (on the "real" video camera) than photos this Christmas.  I wanted to get some taped for Aaron to be able to view when he can, and also for Riley to have when she's older.  It was hard to take both pics and video - so I just did the best that I could.  Sorry, none of me.  You'll have to just trust me when I say, I was there!  He he.

Thank you Mom & Dad for everything!  I'm so glad that Riley and I could spend the holiday with you this year.  It meant so much to both of us.

Aaron, you were missed - just like all the other days! 

I hope everyone had blessed holiday...now, lets bring on a new year!