Santa Baby!!

Don't hate us but our daughter slept until 9:15 on Christmas morning~ it may have been because she went to bed so late but either way, it was NICE! Daddy and I ate sausage balls and drank champagne (a family tradition he had..and I willingly join in on!)

I went up and got her (yeah, I put a kid lock on her door...) and because we had to set up for pics and video I told her to sit at the bottom of the stairs so I could see if Santa came. Well, he did and yes, he brought "Abu and Rella" The funny thing is that Christmas Story marathon is on in the background..ha ha


She noticed Abu immediately and LOVED him!! I really think she was not certain Santa would come through on this so she was thrilled. She sat down with him and was loving on him when she finally noticed the CASTLE....seriously, she didn't even see it before~ then she took Abu over to check it out

Yep, the Big Guy came through for her : )



I think it was close to an hour later when I asked her if she wanted to see what else was in her stocking. It was awesome because she was so consumed with the Castle she didn't really rush to open anything else~ she did agree to take a look in her stocking though and the York peppermint patties apparently were the favorite there : )


Daddy pretended he wanted a bite but she would not share. It is kind of a joke with us b/c she got them last year and at barely two years old ate it in two bites!! This year she went a little slower but still loved them

She got a ton of gifts and had a great time opening them....it took her until almost noon to finish because she loved playing with each...I am sure next year will go faster

Abu napped with her and is still getting these big hugs!!