We had a great Christmas season. Earlier in December, we decorated our tree and made a trip to see Santa. The first attempt to see Santa resulted in Olivia running screaming from the room (although prior to going, she had talked about how excited she was to see him). We were going to just go home, but Olivia decided she wanted to try again. She decided to sit on my lap next to Santa and told him that she wanted blocks and jingle bells. Here are some pictures of the Christmas tree decorating and Santa visit.
Sarah got home late on the 21st, so first thing on the 22nd, we got started on our annual cookie-baking-day. This year, Olivia could be a more active participant in the baking/decorating process. (Here's last year's Christmas post if you want to check it out for fun). She helped pour ingredients into bowls, put red hots on the "wreaths", sprinkle chocolate chips on the magic cookie bars, and ice some sugar cookies. She also got her first taste of sweetened condensed milk, which she thoroughly enjoyed (see pics below).
On Christmas Eve, we went to Mass with my family as usual, followed by dinner at their house. Here's a picture of all of us on Christmas Eve.
After dinner at my parents' house, we came home to hang our stockings and leave cookies out for Santa. Olivia also got to open up some new Christmas pajamas and after bathtime, we read Twas the Night Before Christmas together.
On Christmas morning, we opened presents at our house and then headed to my parents' house for more presents and brunch. Somehow, I don't have any pictures from either of those. After naptime and before dinner, we headed to Yusaku's parents' house to open presents with them.
My parents and sister joined us for dinner at the Kawai's, which was very nice.
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| I like this picture better than the one below except for the fact that my mom isn't in it and Olivia looks a little drunk |
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| Everyone except Takashi and not flattering of me, but oh well. :) |
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