Christmas Part 4(Christmas Day)

My family came over around lunchtime on Christmas day for another round of present opening. Addison had been getting over a fever for a few days, and although her fever broke she still had a sore throat. We set up in the living room, and Aunt Stephanie was a big help in keeping Addison from getting too fussy. Below is a picture of Aunt Stephanie holding Kara before Addsion became jealous.

Addison opened the largest package first, which was a toy train set that could go around the tree. It runs on batteries(which my parents included), makes train noises, plays music, and even came with a remote control(which is awesome). After several attempts to move on to other presents, we had to set the train up since Addison was so infatuated with it.
Addison also received a personalized tv tray from my parents that she can use either on the floor, or while laying down on the couch. She has already used it as a coloring platform and to store her colored pencils.
My parents also gave Kara a suitcase so she can have her own stylish luggage for trips.


Addison also received an easel from my folks that has a side you can write on with chalk and a white eraser board side. It came with chalk and letters that would stick to the eraser board side.


Here is a quick movie of Addison playing with her easel:

Addison Playing at Her Easel

Christmas Part 3(Christmas Day)

Christmas Day we opened a few more gifts before my family arrived. Addison's Granny and Grampa(Kelly's Mother's Parents), gave Addison a Discovery Kids digital camera for Christmas. She was able to figure it out rather quickly as Kelly pointed out previously. She took pictures all over the place and had a great time with it.

Christmas Movies Part 1

Here are some movies of Addison playing in her new tent she received for Christmas:

Addison Inside Her Tent

Addison Crawling Through The Tunnel

Addison Crawling Through The Tunnel 2

Addison Crawling Through The Tunnel 3

Christmas Part 2

Kelly's Dad and Stepmom came over the weekend before Christmas, and we had our first round of present opening. Addison got a Discovery Kids camping tent from Kelly's Dad and Stepmom that also had a small tunnel with it. The tunnel can attach to the tent or be used separately. They also gave her a toy purse with pretend make-up in it. Kara received a hand-held toy that lights up and plays classical music. Her Great Aunt Terry and Uncle Richard got her a pink princess outfit and wand. Both girls also received some lovely new outfits to wear.

Addison refused to take off the princess outfit for days after first opening it. She still carries the wand with her when she goes to sleep. She also has been having a blast crawling through the tunnel and sitting in her tent for meals and just goofing off.
















Kelly bought the girls matching Christmas outfits as seen below.



We also gave Addison a Mrs. Potatoehead! She had a hard time with some of the pieces at first, but got the hang of it after a while.


We also purchased a Leapster learning game system for Addison. We bought a Nemo game for it since Addison is a big fan of that movie. I has a pen you can use with the touch screen, and Addison figured out how to use it very quickly.

Snow Day

We are now going back in time to December 4th. Houston had snow on this day, which was the earliest it had ever snowed here.

Christmas Part 1

This is a quick post to show off Addison's photography skills. She received a Discovery Kids Camera from her Great Granny and Grandpa for Christmas. She LOVES it. We were surprised as to how well she understood how to operate the camera. There are a few things she doesn't understand, like looking through the eye viewer or the screen to aim your shots. But Oh Well...she is only 2. Here are a few pictures.







We will post more about the girls Christmas a little later when we get a chance.

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!

Pink Hat

My mom bought Addison a pink hat to keep her head and ears warm now that it is a little colder here. She absolutely loves it and likes to wear it around the house. Here are some quick pictures of her with it on: