Christmas 2011

     We had the best Christmas ever! I don't think we could have asked for a better day.  It was a day filled with laughter, family, presents, and lots of good food!  After my grandma and brother-in-law both had very serious health issues this past year, I know what meant the most to everyone was getting to be together.  The babies had a great first Christmas.  They really didn't "get" it this year, but I know next year they will tearing into presents just like Ashlyn. With the newest Leone baby arriving in July of next year, things are going to get even crazier with four kids! I absolutely can't wait!  Ashlyn is at the perfect age for Christmas.  She believes fiercely in everything that comes along with Christmas, especially Santa.  It  was priceless to see her reaction when she came downstairs to see what Santa had left her.  She got what she wanted most: a bike and Beanies Babies.

     

  I took A LOT of pictures.  We are going to have them published in a picture book to enjoy for years to come.  Here are some of my favorites from the day.  

Here is all of the loot Santa left for the 3 kids.

Ashlyn checking out her new bike

Dawson liked her bike too.



I love how Dawson is watching her in this picture.



Here is Ashyln opening her enormous box of Beanie Babies.  Santa brought her a ton of them!

Checking out what she got.

Dawson's first Christmas

Ashlyn helping Dawson open his Santa gift.

Dawson got a pirate ship from Santa.

Happy boy!

I love how he is looking at the box.

The girls in their matching pajamas.

Ella has some cute facial expressions.

Dawson and his first football.

Loving the breakfast casserole.

She loved opening presents.

Ashlyn's Grandma and Papa DeLorme got her a horse truck just like the one she loves at their house.

Ashlyn in the ball pit.

I was very ambitious this year and decided to make homemade rolls.  A lot of work, but delicious!

Babies first Christmas

Enjoying out wonderful Christmas dinner

Ashlyn loves her Uncle Steve soooo much!!!