We celebrated Christmas Eve and my parents house.
This year, we decided to let Reyna "buy" gifts for them.
Eventually, I hope to have her earn some money to do this but at this point picking out gifts for others was a big step. I took her to the dollar store and directed her to "pick something for Popo", "Pick something for Nana", etc.
She was sooo thoughtful in her choices.
She picked a bouncy ball and a football for Popo -"because he loooves to play and watch Baylor"
She picked a hairbrush for Nana - "because she has pretty hair and likes to brush my hair"
She picked a color book and crayons for Tia - "because she is the best colorer and always colors with me"
Now, I realize they all had herself at the center of the thought but I think it speaks to their relationship and bonds forming. And she was so excited to see them open the gifts she pick out.
The next morning, she was READY to see what santa brought her!
I also want to remember that she was a very gracious gift receiver.
She really wanted Elsa but opened the Anna one first. When she saw that it was Elsa, she made a sweet excuse for Santa - "he probably didn't have enough room for Elsa but this is such a pretty Anna Doll!"
Then its was time to play!
Look how sweet her Papa is helping her into her dress.
This year we added a stop at "The Christmas House". The owner lights up like this every year and this year was on ABCs "The Great Christmas Light Fight". And She WON!
It was a hit and it will now be a part of our Christmas tradition.
It as a great Christmas. Simple and chill and our last as a family of three!
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