Baby's First Christmas

Well, as you all know, this was my very first Christmas. I had a very busy week. On the Saturday before Christmas, I got to visit my Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Nouska at the VA. Lots of my dad's aunts, uncles, and cousins (including Jaquel, Brielle, Evan and Logan) were there too! Here's a picture of me being silly when we opened presents:The next day mom and dad and I drove down to Berne to have a party at my Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Hoaglund's house in the country. There were lots of family members there too, and I got to play with my cousins from Oklahoma: Isaiah, AJ and Connor. Then, on Tuesday night, we got all bundled up and drove down to Bumpa and Bumba Frame's farm in Pine Island. I got to have a slumber party there with Alexis! When we woke up (at 6 am), Santa had been there and we all opened up lots of presents. Alexis and I loved playing in the wrapping paper and toy instructions. My favorite toy I got there was a musical table. When I get as big as Alexis, I'll be able to stand up next to it to play with all the buttons! After all that fun, everyone took a nap in the living room. I got to nap on Bumpa's lap!

Mommy said she really needed that nap, because she wasn't feeling so good that day. I heard her coughing and sneezing a lot, so I gave her lots of hugs and kisses. After our nap, we drove up to party at Great Grandma Reierson's house. There were SOO many kids there! I loved watching them all play, but I really loved sitting on my Grandpa's lap all night. He helped me unwrap my presents and I helped him unwrap his.

We got home really late that night, and when we woke up on Christmas morning, Santa had come to MY house TOO! Santa brought me a pink foamy play mat for me and my toys, and mom and dad got me lots of bath toys. My daddy helped me get all the toys out of the boxes:

That day, we went over to Grandma and Grandpa Reierson's house for presents and to eat dinner. There was a VERY big box there that had my name on it!

When I finally got it open, there was a big red wagon inside, just for me! My daddy took me for a ride around the house, and I smiled from ear to ear the whole way!! I loved it!

The Friday after Christmas we got to rest a little, and then I went with my mommy to the Waterford school house to visit with my Frame relatives. I even got to see Ariety, Leander, Sydney, Morgan, Annika and Sam! Oh, and Alexis too! Lastly, on Sunday my mommy's best friends came over for one more Christmas party at our house. They let me sit at the table while they talked about girl stuff and about how they miss Beth (Mommy told me she's in far-away Africa, teaching other kids. I can't wait to meet her someday). I even got some new outfits from Jenny and Carrie and Jeff.

Whew! It was a lot of partying, but I'm kind of a party animal, so I did just fine! Dad took me to Great Grandma Dorothy's for New Year's, while mom when out with Tanya. He didn't let me taste any of the surf n' turf, but everyone said it was great.

I did come down with the sniffles, just like mom, once the crazy week was over. It's kind of an icky thing to have. Especially if you might be teething at the same time. And especially if it's time to go to the doctor to get shots too!!

Thanks everyone for all of the wonderful Christmas gifts you gave to me!! I had a wonderful time seeing everyone!

Love you all,

Hannah

P.S. Mommy is making me post this one last picture, because she says it's too cute. I'm making a mental note to be very mad at her for this one in about 10 years (but for now I guess it's ok)!