Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. I really like traditions and hope to pass some along to Maddie. Two of my favorite holiday traditions growing up was building a gingerbread house every year with my mom and stringing popcorn for our Christmas tree with my dad. I have not continued the popcorn tradition (I'm still trying to convince Jon it doesn't ruin the look of the tree) but this year I decided to revive the gingerbread house.
I put Maddie in the Bjorn so she could participate.
She wasn't all that interested in our activities so I gave her a Gerber biscuit to munch on.
What a mess!
The house needed a little mending.
My mom made Maddie an advent calender. This is another family tradition.
Every year we have friends over to celebrate Christmas with dinner. I've done it for about seven years now (I think I served my favorite lasagna 5 of those years :)) Maddie's playing with her friend Grace.
What a mess!
The house needed a little mending.
My mom made Maddie an advent calender. This is another family tradition.
Every year we have friends over to celebrate Christmas with dinner. I've done it for about seven years now (I think I served my favorite lasagna 5 of those years :)) Maddie's playing with her friend Grace.
I bought JoJo a new bed. We don't usually have a bed for him because he always tears it up and makes a mess. Well, he started to sleep on our couch so I decided to break down and get him a bed (luckily Costco has pet beds at a decent price). JoJo loves it and didn't move from the bed the entire day.
Maddie was sad JoJo wouldn't play with her anymore.
She got his attention by taking his toy.
Maddie has a good grip.
He's finally getting some attention in this house. He loves his uncle Jon.
1 comment:
I've been waiting eagerly for an update! What great traditions you've started for Maddie and I love the advent calendar your mom made. Was the lasagne you mentioned, perhaps, the chicken proscuitto? Enjoy Maddie's first Christmas with your family! love, Velz =)
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