Christmas

We spent Christmas in Utah this year with Niel's family. It wasn't the usual Christmas since all three of us got really sick but we still managed to have a good time. Five minutes after we arrived at Niel's moms' place in Utah, Kensie threw up all over me. We weren't sure if it was carsickness, food poisoning, the flu, or a combination. She already had a cold when we left but didn't have any other symptoms. Then she continued throwing up into the night. Joyful.

Two days later Niel and I were doing the same thing. Then we all got colds and sore throats. And Kensie was waking up at 4:30 and 5 a.m. our time in the morning. So we ended up spending most of our time at Grandma's because we didn't feel well enough to do much.

Luckilly, Niel and I starting feeling a little better on Christmas Eve at Michelle and Aaron's house. We had dinner and then Aaron played the piano while the kids danced and ran around like crazy. Michelle gave Kensie a pettiskirt to wear while she danced with her cousins.

We were so excited for Kensie on Christmas morning. Especially Niel. He got up way too early and couldn't wait for Kensie to open her presents.

Santa brought Kensie a baby doll, a stroller, mega blocks, a build-a-bear puppy, and a big stuffed dog. Mom and Dad got her lots of books, a pretend cell phone, a shopping cart, Noah's ark, and a mini magna-doodle. The last thing I want are spoiled kids, but I have to admit we spoiled Kensie for Christmas this year. It's not something I want to continue (the spoiling) but I had so much fun shopping for her! Plus, it was a good excuse to finally get her lots of toys and books since she didn't have very many.

She was so excited when she saw the baby doll and stroller. This is my favorite picture from Christmas. Meeting her baby for the first time and looking so happy about it!

Then she put her baby AND the puppy in the stroller and pushed them around the house. She didn't want anything to do with the other presents. When we tried to pull her away from the stroller she threw a tantrum.

She managed to open one other present from Grandma Schurig before her nap (did I mention she woke up at 4:30 a.m. Vegas time on Christmas?!). Grandma Schurig made her an amazing quiet book for church. I love it! It has already made church easier.

After opening presents, we all went to church and then took family pictures. We had Christmas dinner at Michelle and Aaron's.

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!