Thursday, December 25, 2008

Christmas 2008

Genevieve slept in Christmas morning. She wanted to "chat it out" while in bed, while mommy and daddy were prodding her to get up and see what Santa delivered - a role reversal from when I was a kid, for sure!
She discovered Santa had delivered a few of her requests and was quite excited: a rainbow, butterfly, sparkly dress; new clothes for Erna (she reaaaallly needed clothes); and a cradle for Erna to rest (Gigi has her rest quite a bit - as in, not play with her - at least she'll be comfortable!) We emptied our stockings and had a bite of Schnecken - an old German recipe from Virginia Bakery -- yum!

Daddy and Gigi went to Grammy's for a Christmas brunch, while Mommy went to Aunt Kristen's; she was doing most of Christmas dinner and it was a "Kauffman" Christmas this year. Joining us at Grammy's was Aunt Sharon, cousins Crissy and Bobby, and Aunt Sharon's friend Patrick; who played hide-and-seek with Gigi in the dining room.

After Grammy's, Gigi and Daddy joined the party at Kristen's. In addition to the Volz's, grandma Jeanie, grandpa Jack, and Mickey, we had a very special guest: Grannie Ellie, Gigi's 93 years YOUNG great grandmother. Mommy made a delicious Christmas dinner (per usual) with the highlight being the sauce for the tenderloin.

Before we exchanged a few gifts, Lily, Genevieve and Alex sang a rendition of "Jingle Bells". Gigi then treated us to a verse of "Winter Wonderland" -- so adorable, I could hardly look at her.

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