Our Christmas

A lovely mermaid appeared at our Christmas tree.  We celebrated on the 23rd after church service.  We head home to California every Christmas Eve morning.

Liliah asked for simple gifts.  A special night light, silly slippers, a ballerina dress and a scooter.

We threw in a few extra things!  She got Mouse Trap and Trouble.  Those were games I loved.

 

Her scooter

How she was excited to open a BIG present! She spotted it when we were shopping one day. She asked if I would remember to write it down for us and Santa so we wouldn't foget :)

 

This is the night light that she has been asking for since summertime!  It was at the top of her list.  She showed the most excitement when she opened this one.

  

Discovering the game, Mouse Trap

Having fun putting it together

We had a blast playing

 

You love helping daddy figure things out.  You later rode your scooter (in the house - the wheels don't scratch the floor).  You then stopped in mid stride and came over to say, I love you and thank you for all my gifts, I love all of them!!!

 

Helping me open all of my gifts.

We hung a new ornament while we wait for Miss M.  We are at 16 months milestone of her adoption.  We are 9 months paper-pregnant (with a Log In Date with China.  That means the next step is matching us with our daughter!) Oh how we pray that you are with us next year at this time.  We can't imagine it any other way.