Christmas Day 2013

This was Kara's first Christmas, so did we go crazy on the presents...No! Our present this year was a trip in November to see the California Monson's. So we had a small Christmas to open on Christmas day, which was perfect. Kara got 3 toys, some 12 month clothes, a couple of books, and a movie for Christmas.

We woke up Christmas morning and had breakfast before opening presents. Kara didn't know the difference, so we just took our time. Kara helped opened her presents while sitting on our laps. It went pretty well. Matt and I each got a couple of items but nothing crazy.

Before we were done with presents Kara was already tired, so she went down for a nap at 10 am. We had to wake her up at Noon, because we were late to go to my parents to be with my family. We joined them for a late brunch we we got there. Breakfast casserole and cinnamon buns.

We then headed downstairs for presents. Most had been opened since we arrived later than expected, but we did get to talk to Lyndsay and Chelsey on the phone though. My mom's present from Lyndsay made her cry, so that was fun to watch.

We hung around for Kara's second nap and a movie, before heading to Matt's parents. We saw his brother and his family and also our niece, Kaylynn and her fiance, Johnathan. We stayed there until 8. We home and put Kara down. We then got some bubbly for ourselves and watched 1 movie and went to bed. Day with family is fantastic. Too bad we missed some of our family who are out of state!

Matt's coworker gave him this small tree. Cute and Kara's size.

Action Shot

Love this little girl!

Kara enjoyed the box that her present was in. 

Blocks for Kara. She doesn't quite get the concept, but Leili likes them. 

Bath toys that are a total success. 

Kara got me a Willow Tree figurine of a mother and daughter.

This shows Matt's real feelings about his present.
He didn't really want them, so I took them back. 

Rocking piano! Kara loves banging on the keys and uses the bottom as a drum too!

Matt got me a new Iphone case, because he doesn't like the one I currently have.
It went back to the store needless to say. 

Like the bag, it was Matt's Christmas stocking this year.

Matt kept the shirt, but would have preferred it being short sleeve.
He told me he doesn't like long sleeves. Still learning new things about him. 

Kara's best present...left over wrapping paper and boxes

At my parents. 

At my parents

Leili opening her gift from Kara. 

Gram and Kara

Matt enjoying Kara's present its a book that has a piano attached.

Leili and Kara playing on the floor

My mom opening her present from Kara. 

Leili is quite found of my mom and didn't like Kara on her lap.

Kara and her Grandma (Matt's mom)

Kara and Kaylynn

A present with a bow...what does Kara do?

Kara's reaction to my present from my mom.
Hopefully it goes better this summer!