Lots of firsts!!!

It was Kendall's first Christmas! We had so much fun! Matthew and I opened up our presents on Christmas Eve and Kendall was a pro at opening up wrapping paper! It was soooo adorable watching her do it, of course she was more interested in the paper than the gift, but that was okay. Then we went to Matthew's parent's house and spent the night. We got to hang out with his grandparents (Kendall's great-grandparents). Kendall again got to eat wrapping paper. By now I think she may have ate a lot more than we would like!! At noon we went to my parent's house for lunch. Kendall got to eat turkey for the first time. She seemed to really love it. Then my parents graciously babysat while Matthew and I went to a movie. Then we came home and cleaned...really romantic, I know. It was Kendall's first night away from me. But it was nice. Then we woke up this morning and saw it snowing!!! I love snow since I grew up in Vermont. It was the first "white" Christmas that I've had down here. We drove to my mom's and got Kendall all bundled up and brought her outside. I don't really think she cared about the snow...oh, well!! We braved the roads again and decided we were going to go to Walmart...boy they were packed! But we did a little shopping there and headed to the mall. Got to run into Erin and my old best friend. Then we came home and relaxed the rest of the day. Now Kendall is asleep...I wonder if she is happy to be home and sleeping her in own bed since she hasn't the last two nights?
Well I thank God every day for my little girl. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect gift in my life!!!

Christmas play

Kendall gets to be baby Jesus in the Christmas play tomorrow! Matthew and I have played Mary and Joseph before but it's quite exciting to bring Kendall into this as well!! I think my parents and hopefully Matthew's parents will be able to come as well. I love the fact that she is growing up in the church and we get to participate. I hope that she will continue this when she is old enough to make decisions.
We are also very excited for Christmas this year!! Our first Christmas with the baby. She has a billion and one presents under our tree this year including outfits toys and some summer stuff. I am going to go consignment shopping someday and get her a few more books. We have been reading a lot from the library (since we read every night) but I like for her to have her own books as well. We are going to open presents at our house on Christmas Eve then go to Matthew's parent's house and spend the night. We've done that for the past few years but this year will be new and exciting! Then we will do Christmas with them that morning and head to my parents house for more Christmas stuff! Hopefully we will get to spend some time with Matthew's grandparents when they come up from Georgia.

I finally sent my Christmas cards yesterday. That took forever!! And I misplaced my address book so I didn't send as many as I hoped to. But that's okay.

Alright, I'm going to catch up on some reading then go to bed. Jesus and her parents have to get up early in the morning!

Solid Foods

We've started Kendall on solid foods. So far we have tried: bananas (loves the fresh, but not the mashed too much), peas, carrots (loves), sweet potato (loves), prunes (loves) and some Mum Mum teething things. She really hasn't hated anything yet, which is good. I think I'll try some pears with her tomorrow. I think she'll like them!
We went to the Asheboro parade tonight. My mom and dad were in it with their motorcycles. Kendall seemed to enjoy it except when the fire engines would honk or anything would be realllly loud. She cried two or three times. But mostly enjoyed herself. It was cold! I hope that it snows tomorrow. It would be great to have Kendall out in it!
Not much else is going on. Kendall and I are headed to Lincolnton to see Stephanie for her Christmas party. I know that we will enjoy seeing her!