Merry Christmas 2012

Christmas Eve
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No big plans for most of the day.  Started the evening with the Children's Christmas program at Church.  I sat with Jillian's 2 year old Sunday School Class.  Daddy sat in the audience with Meemaw, Papaw, Grandma, & Grandpa. 



Christmas Eve - playing waiting to go over to Church

Jillian anxiously awaited her turn to go up front to stand on the risers and sing.  They were set to sing two songs.  Jesus Loves Me and Away in a Manger.  When it was finally her turn Jillian gladly went up front to stand.  She didn't do much of anything but stand still during Jesus Loves Me.  She started to attempt the motions and started to even sing a little during Away in a Manger. 

All was good until.... it was time to go back to our seat.  She said I'm not done I don't want to get down.  So I had to drag her down off the step.  Then she fell to the ground and was strongly resisting going back to our seats.  This happened again and the tears came.  Through he tears I hear but I"m not done yet!  She was pretty upset and was nearly impossible to console.  She wanted to go back up front.  Luckily the program was nearly over and very soon after we got to leave Church. 



Peter Cook & Jillian singing "Away in a Manger"- Christmas Ever Service @ Church

 After Church we met the family over at Jillian's great grandmas.  This has been the tradition for as long as I can recall.  The great grand kids did a gift exchange and of course a present for each from Great Grandma.  Following gift opening comes the traditional picture taking.  Grand kids and spouses - more than fills up the living room.  Then grandma with all the great grand babies. Lastly a picture of grandma with her boys and their spouses. 


Great Grandma (less 2 great grandchildren) - Jillian was not pleased about having this picture taken. Shortly after this picture was taken she broke down into tears..


Christmas Morning
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Santa brought Jillian a new doll house.  She likes to have her new trains visit the dolls.  Jillian also got some new mega bloks & duplos, a princess stories book, Cootie bug game, and a dancer blanket.

Jillian isn't too sure about the cootie bug game.  This version a slightly different than the one I grew up with.  Each has different sets of features.  She doesn't like the one with the tongue that sticks out.

New doll house

Jillian with her new trains all lined up. She didn't exactly want her picture taken...

For lunch we went to Grandma & Grandpa's house.  Unfortunately I didn't really take many pictures.  I will have to get some from Grandma.  Jillian got a Cinderella Lego set from Grandma and Grandpa, a cute Teddy bear from Uncle John, and a bible for kids from Aunt Sue & Uncle GP.
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Auntie Hanna got presents for Chase & Jillian.  Some construction equipment for Chase and some princess jewelry for Jillian.  And of course some new books!!  Jillian really likes reading her new book called "Silverlicious".








Christmas @ Meemaw & Papaw's

Jillian feeding and holding her cousin "Miss Kayla"
She adores her cousin and absolutely loves to help take care of her!

Benjamin and Jillian playing with Jillian's new fairy house.

Opening presents!  

This year was the first year Jillian seemed to get and was excited about presents.  It is of course so much fun to get her stuff.. and well.. she is probably more than a little SPOILED!!