You've probably already seen this card (hi mom!) but... Merry Christmas from the Danners!!
Our Christmas was pretty crazy, with lots of traveling and time with family. Nola was a lot of fun this year because she knew what was going on. She had a good idea last year, but this year she knew more about Santa and Christmas. She surprised me with everything she knew!
On Christmas Eve she opened a couple of presents- PJs and a DVD- and we watched a movie. We made some cookies for Santa, set out carrots for the reindeer and wrote him a letter on the chalkboard. Nola was pretty excited to go to bed which made the normal bedtime routine pretty easy.
Nola asked about Santa as soon as she woke up. I had to keep her in her room for a few minutes while Robert was getting the camera ready- that was traumatic, but I'll know to get everything ready the night before next year!
Checking to see if he drank the milk.
Santa wrote that Rudolph dropped one of the carrots and we found it outside! Nola still talks about it. That was a nice touch, Santa :)
Nola was a pro at opening up her presents. She was excited about all of them, except the pajamas. Santa brought the two things she asked for- a pink rocking horse and Frozen microphone. She loved them!
We spent some time playing with Nola's new toys then packed up and headed to Lincoln to celebrate with Robert's family.
Nola got lots of gifts and lots of love. She loved her McStuffins costume and wore it in the car on the way to our third Christmas- Wichita with my family.
Winning!
We got in late Christmas night and were exhausted. Then next day my Grandparents came to town for lunch and we opened a few presents. That night we found out that Jessica was coming to town after all, but her husband John wasn't coming. Nola is in LOVE with John so we made a sign and went to the airport to surprise Aunt Jessica.
Nola was so excited to see Jessica she barely noticed the absence of a tall guy.
The rest of the weekend was filled with laughter, moscow mules, poker, and a trip to visit an old friend's new baby.
We got home Sunday night and I used the last couple of days to clean and organize like crazy. I donated a bunch of stuff, turned Nola's changing table into a desk, and put away all of our Christmas goodies.
She still fits!
So, what are we going to do with the rest of my week off?!?!
We've got big plans, but you'll have to wait and see.......
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