Holiday Festivities 2013

Oh December, you treated us so well!! This year's holidays were one of the best in my opinion - even being so big and pregnant! It's so wonderful to experience the holidays through a child's eyes and to see each year getting more and more exciting.

This year, Raegan understood a bit more and definitely harped on us for being behind the ball on getting our tree and Christmas lights up on the house. It was pretty funny. But with the November mayhem of birthdays, Thanksgiving and travel, we were behind schedule. Once we finally got things underway, she was much happier.

Raegan was a huge help this season to - she helped pick out the perfect Christmas tree, although what she really wanted was a small tree for herself and a big tree for us, but we didn't oblige. She also sat by and directed Hayden as he hung the lights outside and was pleased with the results - as minimal as they were. We lucked out with the weather being bearable and really not cold at all, so a few nights we ventured out around the neighborhood to see all the lights. She enjoyed this a lot! We even did a tour of the lights on Candy Cane Lane when Uncle Boogs and Aunt Issa were in town. Next year we'll plan to walk to see those lights since cruising in the car just doesn't do it justice!

Santa was another big deal for Raegan this year! She definitely has progressed in her love for Santa and she knew exactly what she wanted for Christmas - a castle and Clover the rabbit. She hopped right on his lap and told him so. And luckily we got a half smile out of her this year. I definitely love the last two year's shots - one crying the other unforgettable expression - but this year it was sweet to get a smile out of her!

And then of course there was Christmas!!! Our little lady was spoiled beyond belief by and had even more princess gifts (if you can imagine after her birthday!). I'm pretty sure she was overwhelmed with all of the festivities but she took it all in and enjoyed all the new toys and festivities. I think to this day we're still trying to play with everything from the birthday gifts to Christmas!!

We definitely enjoyed this year's holiday and can't believe next year will be even better with two little ones to share it with! It was great to get the last few weeks of the month off to spend with Raegan before the new baby comes along. We had a lot of fun with friends, family and each other and ended the year off with a night of fun with her friend Ashton and she just about made it to midnight!

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all!

 
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