It started about a week before Christmas when Seth's parents came to visit. We went to the Phoenix Ballet (the women did, the men and Lily went hiking) and then we went to the zoo. A lady outside the park gave us free tickets as we entered, which was awesome :) The weather was perfect and we were there in the afternoon right before feeding time so all of the animals were very active. The Lion was the highlight of that adventure. He was roaring for his dinner and it really scared Lily. She pulled the shade down on her stroller so she could "hide" from him. She still talks about the scary Lion at the zoo.
Seth's parents stayed for a few days and then went to stay in scottsdale for a few days. They came back on the 22nd to do an early Christmas with us. Lily loved her gifts from her grandparents, but loved getting to play with them even more. She still talks about them daily.
That night Seth started getting sick. He had a high fever and was sick to his stomach. He ended up taking the next two days off work (including Christmas Eve) By the afternoon of Christmas Eve he was feeling much better so we drove to phoenix to get my Christmas Present... A double stroller from Craigslist) Then we went to see the lights at the temple. It was too packed and Lily threw a huge fit, so we only stayed for a few minutes before going home. That night Seth and I stayed up late. It took him quite awhile to put together all 300 pieces of Lily's Play kitchen and I altered the dress up clothes we got her. I had about an hour and a half of contractions that worried us, but they stopped with rest much to my relief.
Christmas morning Lily woke up very excited that Santa came. She was still tired, so she didn't smile much, but she talked a ton (I should have taken video) She was very excited for her gifts.
After we opened presents we drove to Tuscon to spend the day with all of his family. We ate a Christmas meal and then drove home that night.
Overall it was a simple, but nice Christmas week. Here are a few pictures.
5 comments:
Lily has grown up so much! I bet she was just adorable on Christmas. I liked the lion story. Glad you had a nice holiday, and I am glad your contractions stopped.
Went to the zoo today. Amelia loved the lion but was scared of ducks and meer cats. Go figure.
That is too funny about the lion. How cute! Did you get those dress up clothes on Black Friday? We considered getting that kitchen set last year and when we read the reviews they all talked about how many pieces there were and how long it took to put together! Too bad you don't live closer I would have given you our toy kitchen - the kids never play with it!
yeah i read the reviews too, but i wasn't the one putting it together and it was half the price as the others. yes i got the dress up from black friday... and a doll set for when mayan comes.
We got the same black Friday dress up clothes and they were supposed to be for Christmas, but then the girls found them so they ended up being put under the tree from mom and dad.
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