Christmas Fun

Had to be one of our best...time with family, good food, fun presents...

Girls, their stockings, and a not quite awake Mommy.

This has to go down as my favorite present for the year.  Addy made Cora a joke book.  If you know Cora, you know she loves the laugh.  And she has the cutest (and most silly) way of telling knock-knock jokes.

Cora:  Knock knock who's there Addy. (said all as one sentence, which at the end she then waits for your response)
Mom:  Addy who?
Cora:  Over there (as she points to Addy sitting across the table).
Then repeat, going all around the table to anyone who might be sitting there.

I admit to finding the idea of a joke book on pinterest, but Addy loved it and took over the project.  We went through the Internet and she identified 10 jokes she liked.  She helped me type them up and then we printed them out.  Then she illustrated each one.  Someday I'll make a blog post of just the book because the illustrations are the best part.  Addy was so proud and excited for Cora to open this present.

Star, with what has now easily become her favorite toy.

And presents from Santa.  A guitar and drum set.  Rock on!

And, handmade by "Santa's elves," a rainbow train per Addy's letter to Santa.  Each car has a special inscription like "Woodbury R.R" or "Net weight 12-25-2012" or "Cora Caboose Company."

Merry Christmas!