Payton's 1st Christmas!!!

Whew it was one busy Christmas. But it was so fun and we enjoyed getting to see everyone. We are so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends. We wish we could see everyone on Christmas but for those of you who we couldn't; like my family in Michigan, Kenley in Florida, our friends scattered all over the country, and friends near who we don't get to see enough; we hope you all had a great Holiday.

Here's a run down of the festivities from Payton!

On Christmas Eve, we went to my Grammy and Papa's house and my daddy cooked lots of meat and my Grammy and mom cooked lots of fixings. I played with Auntie MiMi and RL for most of the day.
Then after that yummy dinner we opened our presents. I got so many toys. My favorites are two doggies that sing. I also got some cute clothes from my Aunts. They sure have good taste when they pick out clothes - not like my mommy who makes me wear dresses. I also got a really neat toy for my crib that makes lights on the ceiling. So many presents. I am one lucky girl.

Then I started to get fussy so my Papa bounced me for a while and then I went to sleep so the grown ups could do whatever it is that grown ups do.

Then I woke up on Christmas day at my own house. Isn't it funny how you can fall asleep at Grammy's and wake up at home. Anyway - Santa came to see me and boy I must have been a good girl because I got toys, and clothes, and a doodle bug bathing suit, and three pairs of shoes. But I didn't get a pink pony like I asked Santa for - maybe he thinks I am still too little.

I also opened my gifts from everyone else. Everything was so nice - I love it all. I really like my dolly that Davis and Jen sent me all the way from Maine!

Then it was time to eat breakfast and take a nap so I could be ready for the trip up to the north side to see all of daddy's family. After my nap I got dressed and ready to go. I slept the whole way but I was a really good girl when we got there. I let everyone hold me and I even took another nap. There sure were a lot of people there. I am so lucky that so many people love me so much.

But the most entertaining person there was my cousin Kate. She was so silly. And she has a really nice Papa too - it must be a rule that you have to be nice to be a Papa.

There were so many people and so much going on - I decided I had enough excitement and needed to go to sleep.

Then it was off to my Grandma K. and Grandpa J.'s house. I told you it was one busy Christmas but so worth it. After all my napping I was so playful at Grandma's house. I got some great gifts, but my Daddy was the most fun toy of all. I was so silly and giggly.

And then..... it was time to go home and say our prayers for all our blessings and the blessing of Christmas. We missed everyone so much who we didn't get to see and we wish you all a Happy New Year!