Christmas 2011

Christmas this year was very relaxed.  Kaylee woke up around 11am.  I had her shower and eat breakfast all before we brought her downstairs.  The 2 big, unwrapped gifts were the balance bike and a play kitchen set.  Kaylee saw the bike first and said, "There is a bicycle!".  The play kitchen was located in the family room and Kaylee actually ran past it twice before she saw it.  But we knew when she saw it because she stopped dead in her tracks and she had the biggest smile.  Kaylee "cooks" a lot, and her favorite thing to make right now is hot chocolate and cold chocolate.

It took over 3-hours to open all the presents.  Kaylee was very interested in opening presents, even presents that weren't hers.  But she also wanted to play with the toy right away, so that slowed down the process.  Kaylee was very unexcited for her new clothing, except for her pink Cowboy jersey.  She insisted on wearing the jersey.  Every other article of clothing was pulled out and tossed on the floor.  

Kaylee took very quickly to the bike.  She can maneuver forwards and backwards, but has a while until she can sit and let the bike glide before setting her feet back on the ground.  Kaylee also knows that she must wear the helmet before she can ride it.  Curtis wore his helmet to get Kaylee to wear hers.  

Calico Critters is a huge hit.  We have it set up in her room.  Kaylee says the kids are going to school and when the kids return home, then they need to take a nap.  

Jingle the dog was read once we opened it.  Jingle (the dog) responds to the reader of the book.  Although Jingle didn't like me very much.  Apparently, Jingle likes male voices better.  Curtis was better at getting the dog to respond. 

Kaylee's favorite presents were: kitchen play set, bike & helmet, Calico Critters, Jingle the dog, and her Cowboy jersey, Toy Story bank, Hello Kitty blocks, and Angelina Ballerina.  

P.S  Kaylee picked out her outfit.

 Cheese!

 Making hot chocolate.

 Helping Daddy put on his helmet.

 Ready to ride, all by herself.

 LOVES Angelina Ballerina.

 Just had to wear her jersey and new headband.

 Thank you Auntie Justine, Auntie Jazzy, & Uncle Glen and Aunt Jackie!

 Daddy putting it together.

 Playing with Calico Critters.

 Look how small!

 First bike ride outside.

 Making her shoes light up!

Thank you everyone for the great gifts!  Kaylee LOVES everything.  And thank you for our gifts.  We love them.  Merry Christmas and Happy 2012!