Christmas 2011 - part 1

We had a FABULOUS Christmas. I'm not sure we will ever beat the enthusiasm and excitement that existed at our house Christmas day. Eden was so thrilled with everything. She loved the giving equally with the receiving. Everything was magical and wonderful. So much fun!

We had a nice time on Christmas Eve with my family. The day after Christmas was spent with many of the Kesler gang. Good, good times.

Here is a pictorial:

cousins opening presents on Christmas Eve

Eden was very specific in leaving treats for Santa AND his reindeer. He left her this autographed picture and the bavarian mint because it is her favorite (and between you and me, this Santa isn't much for mint + chocolate).

Eden's stash Christmas morning.

Mine. Can we tell who was naughty and who was nice? :) Actually my gift came via UPS a few days before Christmas. Santa got me a new sewing machine (thanks to a great tip from Norma).

The inside of the Barbie Castle

The outside of the Barbie Castle I painstakingly made for her. Actually, it was SUCH a fun project.

I moved this into her bedroom so when she woke up (at 5am!) this is what she saw.