pre-christmas celebrations

The weekend before Christmas, we made the trek back home to spend a little time with our families. It was the shortest stay we’ve had in a long time, but we definitely enjoyed every minute of it!

We went to my parents’ house first and were definitely spoiled._MG_0572 My mom has almost all of the Hallmark singing snowmen. It wasn’t long before Kaya figured out how to get them working (and of course she danced)!_MG_0563 _MG_0574 _MG_0578 She was in love with opening gifts this year and even helped rip the wrapping paper!_MG_0580 She also kissed almost every toy she received…
_MG_0583Her big gift from my parents was a shopping cart. She screamed when the last piece of wrapping paper came off!
_MG_0590She immediately knew how to use it, too.
_MG_0591 _MG_0603 We decorated cookies again (although it was a bit more difficult this time, since my mom only had spatulas instead of the usual paint brushes…)_MG_0606 _MG_0610 My mom made a pot roast feast (and Kaya actually enjoyed the meat)!_MG_0608 We went to the Irwin house too, but I didn’t take nearly as many pictures. Kaya enjoyed more present opening/yelling!_MG_0613

She got some toy food, but her ultimate favorite was these little toy tupperware cups._MG_0620And that was part one of our Christmas! 🙂