Lauren's 8 days of Christmas

Yes, you read right. Our little Lauren had 8 days of Christmas....it was more of a Chanukah! The weekend before Christmas, Nana, Papa and Emmy showed up Friday evening to kick off the holiday. And since she was getting so many things, we started the presents early as to not overwhelm her. Aunt Emmy went Friday night and gave her a horsey jack-in-the-box. Lauren calls it her "meeeee" (that's her way of neighing).

Aunt Emmy tried to teach her how to do it, but at first she'd twist a little, then pop the button. No patience! She's got it down now though!

We also let her open one of ours. Daddy picked up one of the retro toys from Fischer Price....a record player. I think all of us had more fun with it. She packs it around and says "song" when she wants it to play.

She was sitting there swaying back and forth to the song.

The next day we sat around playing games awaiting the rest of the family; Beth, Samuel and Sydney. Poker anyone??

Then after dinner it was time for ripping and tearing!

"Choo Choo!" It was one of the trains from Chuggington on Disney. She's really into trains right now.

We got Samuel a few Hunter Dan accessories that he "needed"!

The big bull elk.

Lauren had to get in there and help. It became a theme.

Lauren checking to see if anyone was watching.

"The coast is clear, if only I could figure this out...."

"Now how am I suppose to close the lid....."

Sydney with her horse book we got her. She's doing 4-H this year with Shorty, so hopefully this will be helpful.

Auntie E put a little too much tape on this one.

Lauren trying to help.....but Uncle Jake was there with scissors.

And again Lauren trying to help. We got Sydney some clothes for her American Girl Doll she had asked Santa for....good thing he came through! (I ordered some and made some.)

We had a few days in between in which she opened a gift each day from mommy and daddy. Then Thursday morning, we woke up and much to our surprise, Santa had came! I swear it's because we are closer to the North Pole up here.

A Mickey Mouse Clubhouse ball.....

And more stuff that didn't fit in the stocking! Lots of movies and books....

We got ready and headed to Grandma and Grandpa's a little early. The trip down was bad because Lauren had a cold that was setting in, as well as already being on antibiotics from her second ear infection of the month. She hasn't been sick, so I guess when she gets it, she gets a good one! On arrival there was something large in the living room with a quilt placed over it.

Tah Dah! It's a giant Radio Flyer pony! That makes noise and sings a song!

Yee Haw!

Oh ya, that's how we ride......

Friday evening, mommy's friend Kerry came out to deliver presents from her family for Lauren. "A box"....Lauren was excited.

But not as excited as when she opened it! An "Olivia" DVD was inside!

Then it was time for present #2......a Snow White baby doll.

Christmas morning came and mommy didn't get her camera out until the end. Lauren had a great time because she got to open or help open everyone elses present. Here she is helping Daddy with a new game for the family.

We left the next day to help recouperate from illness. The whole family had sore throats and needed to evacuate Grandma and Grandpa's. We are on the mend and hoping for health for New Years! Hope you all had a great holiday!