Christmas #1

We celebrated Christmas in a couple of stages.  Zach, Shanna & Dax and Caitlin & Alexis came on Thursday, Dec. 22.  We were so excited!  It was our first Christmas with Dax and he was up for the challenge.  Caitlin & Alexis couldn't imagine what they were getting because they hadn't given me a list this year.  They, in fact, had told me months ago something they'd like--but had totally forgotten about it.  So they were in for a surprise!

Dax opened his push toy and was pretty excited--about the ribbon! 

Zach & Shanna got us an alarm clock with a ceiling digital display.  Andy had to check it out.  He was amazed.

Caitlin was beginning to get the picture of what was up for Christmas. 

This was her sewing kit.

Alexis with her sewing kit!

Dax warmed up and was ready to open a gift all on his own...

...while Daddy put Dax's first toy of the season together.

Caitlin trying to figure out what (and how) she was going to sew.

The gang opening gifts.

Ta-Da!  A new sewing machine!  

And Caitlin taking the first turn--making a pillow case.

Dax taking a turn on his new hot rod.

Both seamstresses busy.  

Alexis cutting out her new scarf and Caitlin sewing away at the sewing machine.

Alexis taking her turn sewing a scarf for her rabbit.

And the finished product.

I was very impressed with both girls.  Alexis made a scarf for her new rabbit while Caitlin made a skirt for hers.   And they both made a pillow case.  We were glad Uncle Zach & Aunt Shanna were here to enjoy the girls with us.

And this was just the warm-up for a very busy, energetic, kid-filled Christmas! 

Stay tuned for Christmas #2!