Christmas Day: The Picture

Oh boy, the big elf came last night and it's time to get the party started.

For me?!?

I'm a little rusty mom, help me out.

Another one?

Now it's on to the bag. YIPPEE!

Check out this fuzzy, furry blanket with my best buddy Dora on it.

I think my baby doll likes it too. The best part, I won't get in trouble for taking the Binky out of her mouth.

Moving on to the maracas... Cha-Cha-Cha!

Oh, the baby is getting fussy, time to put the Binky back in her mouth.

Don't get me wrong, I still love my stuffed animals. This one even tells a story.

Present intermission, let's see what mom is ripping open.

WOW!

Oh my gosh! Another baby!! I can start my own Cradles 2 Crayons soon.

Hmm...what's next?

The snowman, I must admit, has peaked my curiosity.

Whatever could it be?

Watch as I effortlessly fling this paper.

Ooh, I glow worm. I think Mr. Red Bear, my sleeping buddy in Houston, might have some competition.

DORA!

All this gift unwrapping sure requires a lot of energy.

Mom, can you step in and help me out for a couple of minutes.

Wow!! Toddler Couture all the way from Cleveland, Ohio.

Grandpa made me some blocks too, like the kind mom and Uncle Matt used to play with as kids. Gotta' love the retro toys.

Uh-oh, they all fell down.

My stylin' Nikes are coming off a bit too in the chaos. MOM!

Speaking of retro toys, this puzzle looks seventies, but it also plays 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'. COOL!

Just when I thought the fun was all gone, I discovered that I too can have a little doggy to carry around the airport on the trip home. Hopefully, we won't be stranded in the airport for nine hours again this time.

Grandma's friend Loretta came over for holiday lunch, and I got to show off all my new toys and clothes to her. She even brought me a stuff dog too.

Ruff! Ruff!