Christmas 2010

The Jackson Family started out Christmas 2010 on Dec 18 with Christmas at Nan and Pop Stevens with the extended family, followed by Christmas at the Lippys house. Mom totally forgot the camera that day, but Elise got some great presents. She got some bubbles and a new ornament at Nan and Pop's. Then, she got food for her kitchen, a movie, and a new bowl at the Lippys (forgive me if I forget anything, it has been a few weeks!) She was very pleased with everyone and once again THANK YOU!

Our next Christmas was at home on the 23rd. Daddy was going to have to work Christmas day, and Santa knows that firefighter Daddys want to be home to see their kids open presents, so he makes an exception and comes early. Elise had the most fun with her stocking, then she opened the presents from Santa and Mommy and Daddy. Unfortunately, she had her 2-year shots that afternoon, so the fun stopped there :( Happily, though, our girl is still a grower. She's evened out some, and is now only in the 75th percentile for weight. Still 90th for height though!

The next Christmas was at Pa-poo Mike's and Kathy's house. We had to switch some plans due to snow (Pa-poo had to do snow-removal), so we had lunch instead of breakfast. No worries: we all were very happy with the lunch (except for Elise, who was too excited to eat!) She got some great gifts there, too--she got an awesome easel to draw on, a new puzzle, and lots of other great stuff.

Next, it was off to Grandpa and Grandma Jacksons! Elise has so much fun playing with her cousins Landen and Lainey. She was also glad to finally meet her other cousin: Caydence. Lainey, Caydence, and Elise were all born in 2008!

Christmas Day was spent at Mammy and Po-pa's. Link and Elise had a lot of fun opening presents there! Elise was especially excited to get a new tent! She's spent a lot of time in it (and since it is so light, she has spent a lot of time hauling it to different places in the house!)

Our final Christmas was the 26th at MawMaw and PawPaw's house. Uncle Dave got her a unicorn pet pillow that she promptly named "Horsey" (she's thrilled to have two! Pa-poo and Kathy got her a lady bug one!) Aunt Amanda and Uncle Rob got her an awesome "bicycle" as she calls it. She still can't quite figure out the pedals, but it won't take long! She spends a lot of time practicing! MawMaw and PawPaw got her some new books and money in her savings, Grandma Halleran got her some new babies, and MawMaw Sweaney got her an awesome teapot!
Thanks to all our families for making 2010 a great Christmas!