Christmas

Christmas was so fun this year. Bella said either "Whoa" or "Wow" with every present she opened. She even had fun helping Gabby open hers...even though Gabby was more into the paper than the present. We first celebrated with my family on the 21st. Bella went around after dinner and decided which cookie to give each person she had made. She put so much thought into it...it was really cute. Anyway, I got a new camera which I LOVE...so since last Sunday I've taken over 400 pictures...I know I'm nuts, but the pictures are so clear you can actually see the tiny hairs on Bella's cheek when you zoom in. Anyway, Christmas Day was just the 4 of us in our pjs...until about 6pm when we bundled up and saw zoo lights...so even though I had narrow them down...here are a few favorites (okay maybe more than a few)...

Gabby and Bella got matching Aprons and Chef Hats.

Bella got a Buckeye Mr. Potato Head from Uncle Chad and Aunt Steph, but I think Joel has pretty much claimed it.

Gabby eating the paper...she had glitter all over her from this paper.

Bella watching the boys play a game of Golden Tee. Joel loving his new #2 OSU jersey.

Christmas Eve service...Gabby loved Great Grandma's sweater.

A few pictures when we got home...testing out the new camera.

Bella leaving cookies and her NuNu (pacifiers) for Santa. Today when I dropped her at school the director asked her if Santa left her presents and she replied "Santa took my NuNu". She's done really well without them...so that was a great idea!

Santa brought Bella a princess tricycle. She's still figuring out how to pedal.

Gabby got a jungle animal toy.

Bella helping Gabby open presents.

Gabby with her loot...so much to put in her mouth...hard to choose.

Christmas PJs. By the way our house looks like a toy store. We have stuff everywhere.
So happy.

Bella dressed up. Nana got her this dress which went perfectly with her 6 pairs of princess shoes from Gabby.

Christmas night we went to zoo lights. On the way...Gabby was a chatterbox and Bella and her went back and forth. Joel and I looked at each other and decided it was downhill from here. Besides DaDa...we also have heard RyRy (uncle Ryan has obviously been working on that one), LaLa and BaBa. She also loves to squeal in the highest and loudest voice possible. Poor Gabby was so bundled up since it had rained all day it was pretty cold out, she could barely see.
Last one...Gabby loves to hold on and stand up...she also enjoys eating the lining on the couch too.