Holiday hick

BEFORE

So I'm tardy getting up some holiday photos, but I have good reason. I didn't bring my camera anywhere for Christmas and all I have are photos at home. But I think since January is almost over, it's time regardless. Elena's excitement and surprise that morning was precious, especially the amazement at Santa and the reindeer having eaten the cookies she so lovingly prepared for them. She was also very excited to open gifts (and her requested piano), but I think the bulk of the joy was just coming out that morning to see

the tree peppered with bows and pretty paper.

AFTER

(She wanted to know why they didn't eat EVERYTHING)

Oh and as an aside because it's cute... My favorite Elena comment lately is this. "Mommy, sometimes you call me Lala. That's my hickname."

God bless that kid's brain.