Christmas 2014

Merry Christmas! We had a wonderful holiday full of laughter, gifts and food! Nonna & G-Pa came down for the week to celebrate with us. We truly enjoyed the final days leading up to Christmas. 

On Christmas Eve, in the afternoon, the girls opened gifts from each other. Last week, David and I took them shopping. We split them up and had two of them shop for the other sister together.  It was fun, stressful (a busy Target) and sweet. It was really cute to see them open gifts they really wanted. 

We attended 4 p.m. Mass and then went to dinner at Polo Grill. We were sad we weren't able to go to The Summit Club like in past years. (They had a very long waiting list even though we called weeks in advance.) But, Polo Grill did not disappoint. Delicious food and a beautiful atmosphere! During and after dinner we took family photos.

After dinner, we went home to open gifts from each other. The girls love this part of the day. It's alway so much fun to see them get excited about their gifts (the adults, too). I love capturing those moments!

Before the last gift was opened, Christina fell asleep in Nonnie's lap. It was so sweet. 

Before heading to bed, they left cookies & milk for Santa and a note of course. We also said good-bye to Mr. Elf until next year! 

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Christmas Day

I took this picture before they woke up and discovered their gifts. Santa made a tiny error - he switched Adriana & Christina's stockings. He must have been a bit tired, but it certainly didn't affect what he left for the girls. :)

Adriana had a very American Girl and Frozen Christmas. :)

Christina got Anna & Elsa snuggle pillows that are as big as her!

Gabby received a craft pinboard she had been eyeing. 

Adriana dressing Isabelle, her first American Girl doll.

Christina in her very own personalized beanbag chair just like her sisters'. She loves sitting in theirs but now she has her own. Notice the chocolate on her face -- she thoroughly enjoyed the M&Ms left in her stocking.

Gabby rolling her new dance bag to her bedroom. This is the "duffles of all duffles" so we hear so it should come in handy at her dance competitions this winter and spring. Santa even had her name embroidered on it. What a nice guy! :) 

Although this photo was taken on December 23rd, I thought it was a great way to end this special post. It was a perfect evening on the ice at Downtown Tulsa's Winterfest. 

We hope you all had a memorable and heart-filled Christmas. We have much to be thankful for and we offer thanks God for our blessings! Merry Christmas!