Christmas with Yia Yia and Dado

For our first Christmas as a family of three, we got to celebrate at our house. Yia Yia and Dado came down on Christmas Eve after spending the days prior in Tennessee with Uncle Josh, Aunt Amy and little Dawson. As I was playing hostess, I was in charge of the meal. I'll admit it; I took the easy way out! No turkey this year. Instead, we ate yummy spiral sliced ham and some easy side dishes. Maybe next time I'll be brave enough to attempt a turkey.

Christmas Eve(ning) was a lot of fun. Dado discovered that Cora loves her some bluegrass music. He is quite convinced that she will be very musical. (Many thanks to Uncle Josh and Aunt Amy for the drum! She loves it!) Then, she got all decked out in her Christmas jammies. She looks like she belongs in The Night Before Christmas. How very appropriate!

Cora had fun opening her presents. She was really happy about the toys and books, but was most enthralled with the shiny wrapping paper and bows.

We were excited when Cora showed interest in the books. I mean, she is highly advanced! Here she is trying to cram all that knowledge into her head.

Overall, a very nice Christmas!