Christmas this year was exciting - especially for the younger children in the family. Christmas Eve began as it always does - with a short Candlelight Service at 5:30. Once over, three friends came home with us to have dinner. With everything decorated and great company, we had a festive time!
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| This sparkling juice bottle & candle were just asking to be photographed |
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| A cute sentiment |
After our company went home, we began our tradition of opening stockings, and some smaller gifts. However, with our large family that can make for quite a piece of time and a lot of trash! Afterwards, the little ones were "banished" to the bedroom so we could prepare the big surprise. I'll let the pictures do the talking....
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| What is in this Hatbox? |
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| Something's moving.... |
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| A Puppy!!! |
And as you can see from the pictures, the puppy was as much a hit with the older members of the family as it was with the younger ones. Amelia was so excited when they opened that box, she could hardly breathe. She kept saying "Oh, oh, oh!" When she could speak, she said "Mom, you finally decided to let us have a puppy!" Ah, it was a very fun evening indeed!
Next day, we had an early service at church, then came home for a big dinner, more opening of presents and then games, naps, movies, and playing with the puppy, whom we named "Boots". My sis Megan took the camera and got some absolutely adorable shots of Amelia and the newest addition.
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| Taking Boots for a ride |
And the night ended with a few more pictures in front of the tree with Boots..
Very cute pictures! Puppies are always a big hit. Amelia'a room looks so cute! Have you guys been able to remodel your house?
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