Christmas Day 2012

Christmas 2012 - Christmas day is such a busy day full of gifts, family, and wonderful memories. The day started out with Alissa receiving her Christmas Gifts from Santa, Mommy and Daddy. Santa gave Alissa two Duplo sets, a Victorious Boom Box, a Broom, some paper for her Easle, and tons of fun little trinkets in her stocking... Mommy and Daddy gave Alissa two CD's for her Boom box, several outfits, and two pair of PJ's (one of which Alissa is wearing in this picture).

Alissa was super excited when she saw that Santa brought her Princess nails. She wore them for about one hour and finally said, "Mommy, take them off, they are in my way!" Here is a picture of Alissa with her fancy nails:

Alissa insisted that we purchase dog toys for Kitara's Christmas stocking and begged daddy to take her Christmas shopping for Kitara. As a result, Alissa was super excited when it was time for Kitara to open her stocking. Alissa, of course, did most of the work for Kitara.

After opening all of her Christmas presents, Alissa put on one of her new outfits and promptly posed for a picture with Kitara before heading to Grandma and Grandpa Smith's house.

Alissa had told Santa that she wanted two things for Christmas: 1. A new bike and 2. A doll house. Unfortunately, Santa didn't bring her either. Santa previously told Alissa that bike's are hard to find in the winter and she might have to wait for her birthday. As for the doll house, Grandma and Grandpa Smith negotiated with Santa Clause to allow them the privilege of purchasing the doll house. Alissa noticed it immediately when she came to Grandma and Grandpa's house Christmas morning, but it wasn't fully put together so we spent a lot of time putting it together and playing with it. This Fisher Price Dollhouse comes with a doorbell that really works, lights that really turn on, music that plays, a secret playroom that raises up and hides, and tons of furniture to furnish every room of the house. Even the furniture has special features as the changing table playing lullaby's and the stove makes a cooking sound.

Here is Alissa opening up a few of her smaller gifts from Grandma, Grandpa, and the rest of the family.

 Next, we went to Grandma and Grandpa Diamond's house for lunch/dinner. Of course, Alissa and Rose had to sit by each other. 

 Here is a picture of Mykin, Rose, Alissa, and Heber (dressed as Harry Potter). Mykin announced to everyone that she is pregnant with her first bambino. Grandma Diamond cried when she learned she would be a Great Grandma for the first time.

 Here is a picture of all the cousin's together. Unfortunately, we are missing Jason & Josh, who are on missions; and Brandon, Bryce and Bethany, who live in Washington.

 Here is a picture of Grandma opening her gift from Alissa, which is a beautiful photo album of Alissa's first 3.5 years in this world. Grandma was so excited that she shouted, "It's about time I received a photo book with my grand kids in it, I always wanted one." Luckily, I made it a point to feature all of the family in this heirloom.

We ended the evening at the Tyndall's house for dinner at gifts. Alissa received this fabulous Duplo Castle.

 Mako was enjoying placing his new Smurf's inside Christmas stockings that Grandma and Grandpa said he could have.

 And of course, Alissa enjoyed playing with her cousin Zoe, who was also adopted. Alissa and Zoe don't see each other very often, but they always have a fabulous time when they are together.