My First Christmas- Part I

Last week I got to go on a BIG trip to visit my Grandpa, Nana, and two uncles who all live in Illinois. We all were so excited to be going to celebrate my very first Christmas. Last Christmas Mommy and Daddy told everyone they were expecting me, and now I'm here!
On Friday we flew First Class (Daddy put some of those miles to good use!) to St. Louis with a short layover in between. The airplane ride was so fun and I met lots of new people. We arrived in St. Louis at 10:15p.m. and were picked up by Mommy and Daddy's friend, Kori. They went to school with her a long time ago. She was really nice and we got to stay the night at her house. The next morning I got to meet her little girl, Riley! It was fun to meet another new friend, but we didn't get to be together too long because we were picked up by friends of Nana and Grandpa who drove us the rest of the way. They were nice too, and didn't seem to mind too much that I got tired and hungry on our ride and spent a half hour telling Mommy and Daddy that it was time for our trip to be over. Although our time was short, we had such a wonderful time. I loved all the attention I got from Nana, Grandpa, Uncle Bret, Jessica and Uncle Kurt. I've missed them so much! We celebrated Uncle Kurt's birthday on Saturday, Christmas on Sunday, relaxed on Monday and flew home again on Tuesday. What a whirlwind but we packed a lot in for such a short time! I got lots of fun gifts for Christmas; a new doll, a talking puppy, new clothes, bath toys, teething toys, and lots more! Grandpa even got me a new snow suit that is so soft! I'm hoping when I go back to their house in January that there will be snow to play in! One of the best parts of my visit happened each night when Nana and Grandpa sang to me while Grandpa played the guitar. I love to sing and be sung to! I'm really looking forward to going back again in January but before that I have a big trip to Southern California to see all of Daddy's family along with Uncle Chad, Aunt Kelly, and cousin Keira. I think I'm going to be a lot like Mommy, I LOVE Christmas!

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A Visit From Grami Jami and Auntie Pam

The day Papa Roly had to go home we got more company at our house! Grami Jami and Auntie Pam arrived and I was so excited to see them!
We did lots of fun things together while they were here. On Thursday we went for a walk to Starbucks and got yummy hot drinks.On Friday, Mommy and Daddy opened some gifts from Grami and Auntie Pam. Grami gave us something very special called The Elf on the Shelf. Grami kept hiding him the rest of the time she was here and we had to find him. The first time was pretty easy, but then it got harder and harder. I know it will be so much fun to look for him as I get older too. Daddy thinks we should name him "Hans." We'll have to talk about that when he can understand what I am saying.
On Saturday we went for a walk in the park near our house. It was cold outside so Daddy snuggled me into his jacket to keep me nice and warm. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed walking to the bridge and watching the ducks swim in the river. That night Mommy and Daddy went out on their first date since I was born. Grami and Auntie Pam watched me while they were gone and did a great job! It was so fun to have them all to myself!On Sunday it was time to say "Good-bye." It's never fun, but I'll get to see Grami again at Christmas time which isn't too far away!