Saturday, January 10, 2009

Haley's First Christmas

Haley must have been really good in 2008 because Santa sure brought her a lot of presents! Grandma and Grandpa P came over Christmas Eve day. We opened a mountain of presents Christmas Eve and then had her stocking Christmas Day morning. Grandpa Parsons couldn't resist getting Haley her first softball bat. It was really cute... We started a new tradition with Haley by reading her "The Night Before Christmas". Uncle Andy did a great job of multitasking (babysitting Haley and holding his beer!) :)Grandma Parsons barely found time to open her presents since she kept volunteering for baby duty! Haley loved every minute of it though.She got a ton of cool things for Christmas but the hit of the night was the Ocean Wonders crib mobile that Uncle Andy got her. She stared at it for the longest time when we put her in her crib. It was really cute.

Mema and Papa arrived around 4pm on Christmas Day. Her favorite present from them was the Rainforest Floor Activity Mat. All of the colors and sounds have been a real treat to use to entertain her and she loves it. So we can't decide if she is going to be an oceanographer or a wildlife explorer! Mama had her a special present and had made her a fleece Georgia blanket. I know it had to take her forever to make but it was so sweet. I know Haley will love it and wear it out for many years to come!

Daddy had fun holding his granddaughter most of the night. Her onesie so accurately said "Who needs Santa, I have grandparents"!You couldn't even see Haley for all of the presents! Can we say SPOILED?? But she is so cute you can't resist!After a long night of opening presents, Haley curled up in the fetal position on papa's lap. I think daddy enjoyed the chance to take a nap too! We know it was the first (and most likely last) Christmas with both of our families in our home, but it was so nice celebrating this little one in our own home. Christmas had a whole new meaning this year with Haley to celebrate with us. I can't imagine a more special gift.