Zoe's First Christmas!

Our First Christmas Tree at Our New House

"Mommy, I am just trying the cookie to make sure it's yummy enough for Santa."

"Oh, is this supposed to hang from the tree?"

Shaun and I were so excited about our first Christmas as a family of three. We decorated and prepared all month long (see the post before this one). We ended up with no real plans for Christmas Eve, except to go to church if we didn't have anything else going on, so we invited Grandma and Grandpa over for a quick dinner before church. Zoe was checking out what was under the tree with Grandma and examining the packages. And it is only obvious that a baby would go after the tree and ornaments. We were lucky because Zoe didn't like the pointy needles on the tree so much, so she pretty much stayed away. We got Zoe ready for church and she was a bit confused because it was close to her bedtime. She was so good at church and received a little goodie bag. When we got home she got to open one present and set out cookies and milk for Santa. She helped me pour the milk and put the cookies on the plate...BUT she wanted to try the cookies first to make sure Santa would like them. I definitely did not see that coming and I totally cracked up. Of course she was in heaven...SUGAR!!!

Zoe's Stocking

"All this is just from my stocking!"

Zoe's First Football

Grandpa helping Zoe and cousin, Zach.

What a trooper! Despite how tired Zoe was, she still smiled.

Zoe's First Cell Phone

Christmas morning was so fun! Santa visited and left Zoe a ton of stocking stuffers and a load of clothes. She loved the silver tissue that was in her bags and had such a big stocking, she could fit in it! Shaun and I had a blast with her and then put her down for a nap before the next round at my parents' house. We had Christmas morning all over again with Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Greg, Auntie Heather (and the twins), and cousin Zachary. Grandma made a feast for brunch and we opened presents for the kids, for what seemed like hours. Zoe got a whole bunch of toys and clothes, so did cousin Zach. They finished opening presents and played together with some of their toys. It is so fun to see them interact. After that, we had a brief visit with Papa and YiaYia, and yes...more toys and clothes. We will spend more time with them after the crazy holidays. Last we went to my uncle's house to celebrate with my side of the family and Nana. Of course Zoe got more presents and played a little with my cousins Kristine and Karen, but she was so tired. It was such a long day, but so worth it! Shaun and I cannot believe it's all over and thank everyone that helped us spoil Zoe on her first Christmas. We are already thinking about what Zoe will be doing and getting into when Christmas rolls around next year. In the meantime, we are still enjoying every little moment, especially when Zoe cracks herself up. It's too cute!