Ellie celebrated her first Christmas in Wausau at her Grandma and Grandpa Bradley's house. Uncle Joe, Aunt Patty, Uncle Lance and cousin Clara were also there.
Ellie helped Daddy set up a game for us to play. We never got to playing the game because no one wanted to see if they were dumber than a 5th grader.
Grandma busy getting food ready for Christmas Eve feast.
Ellie was not happy when she learned she had to wait until Christmas morning to open presents.
We tried to get photos of Ellie and Clara in their holiday garb. I learned that it is very difficult to get 2 babies to look and smile in the same direction at the same time. Here's attempt #1.
Aw, pretty Clara.
Pretty Ellie.
Attempt #2.
Grandpa Bradley started a new tradition, reading "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to his grandbabies. Ellie was content watching Grandpa. Clara was slightly confused - Grandpa looks a lot like the man in the book.
Finally, Christmas morning came, and we all gathered in the living room to open presents. Clara is ready in her Santa hat.
Attempt #3
Attempt #4
Uncle Lance in his holiday "sweater," Auntie Patty in her pjs and Clara in her Santa hat.
Clara tackles into her first present.
Ellie helps Grandma open her gift.
Who is that masked man?
Clara had fun playing with all the toys - even Ellie's.
That's fine, Ellie was happy with the plastic "CDs" that came with her "boombox."
I tried to capture Clara talking to Ellie. Its very dark, I hope you can see everything. Mom and Dad, get some lighting in your living room!
After opening presents, it was time to clean up. Clara was teaching Ellie how to play in the water.
The next day, Ellie played with more of her toys, like this alphabet train she got from Uncle Joe. Looks like someone had too much egg nog.
Now it looks like she is getting the hang of it, I think.
