Stories of Us: Christmas Time

It is a magical time of year when we you have a new baby in the house for Christmas. We have had so much fun getting to know Piper and making her part of the family. I love to sit and watch Lily as she talks her own version of baby talk to Piper. She runs in the house any time she leaves to give her hugs and kisses and tell her how much she missed her. Mia has become my big helper, and loves to give Piper her bottle and burp her. She is quite handy to have around when I am trying to make dinner and Piper wants to eat. I am amazed how big Lily and Mia seem to me now...they are growing up so fast. I want to slow time down because I want Piper to stay small forever. But since she started at 9 lbs, she is getting big super fast!!

We had a nice quiet family Christmas Eve - we went to a Nativity production at a local church. The girls were excited to see the camels, sheep, donkey and elephants that come onto the stage during the show. The music is wonderful, and it sets the stage for a great Christmas spirit in our home. Christmas morning there was lots of presents to open from Santa. Piper was awake to see her stocking and a few presents, but then slept through the rest of it. Mia and Lily spent the day going from one gift to another...and mom and dad spent the day opening boxes, putting together toys and hunting down batteries. Next year Santa needs to make a note of all the batteries needed so we don't have to call neighbors looking for the right sizes. :) Finally, around 5pm we finally got dressed and went to our neighbors for dessert. We missed our family, and having a white Christmas in UT, but it was peaceful just being with the five of us. And even with all the new toys, I think the girls were still the most interested in playing with Piper - she is still like a fun little doll for them and is the best Christmas present of all.

Getting ready for the Nativity program.