Bubby knitted a hat for Lydia Jane, gave it to her, and we see her modeling it in this photo.
We didn't get lunch ready quickly enough. The result, some serious chocolate consumption by the irrepressible Chee.
Bubby has been really excited for this day to come. While we were in Chicago this July, she went into the American Girl store and picked this doll out for Kate. Unfortunately she happened to spot it during one of her visits in Cedar City this fall, so she was expecting it. On Christmas Eve, she dug through the presents under the tree until she located it (based on the shape of the wrapped box), and announced that it would be the first present she opened. Her Mom decided that it might be fun to tease her a little, so she took the doll and hid it.
On Christmas morning, a very concerned Katie informed her Mom that one of her presents was missing! She looked like she was on the verge of tears, so the doll was quickly retrieved.
She does look like she is pleased. These two are now inseparable. Katie took her doll, Emily, to church today and was informed by a member of our Bishopric that although the doll looked a lot like her, she was certainly the prettier one.
Dress ups for the little girls were a big part of the Christmas gifts. Here is Maggie in one that Aunt Rosalyn gave her. She was quite a sight.
Bubby found this one for Lydia while we were in Big Bear, CA, in September. She was pleased.
Jake's big score was this gift to him and his Dad from Bubby and Poppy. We were told that the big draw was to allow the whole family to stream Netflix to their TV. I am suspicious, however. I think that there may be some regrets for allowing the thing in their home down the road. I am not a big fan of video gaming.
Auntie Rosalyn graciously put a lot of time into some impressive dresses for Emily. You can see them all on Evestigation. Katie was clearly pleased with each one, and even dressed Emily in one for church.
We had "hot pot" for dinner, or at least the adults did. Then Tony and Jaye dropped by for a visit. It was so great to see them, and to get our hands on little Suzanna Kim Eves (Suki for short). She is really, really cute, and was passed around between the adults and several of the older children.
Vince was as charming as ever. He played with his cousins while the adults visited.
Here is a family photo of Tony and Jaye. They will have to return to Iowa City before New Years, but we were glad to have a visit.
On Sunday morning, Lydia finally got some quiet time to play with some of her gifts with lots of small parts that could easily be lost. She loves to just play, and does so very well.
We had a wonderful Christmas, and trust that our readers enjoyed the same. We certainly wish all the very best of this wonderful season.
Buboppy
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