Christmas 2013

This year, John and I decided to go all out since it would be the first year that Avery would truly understand what was going on at Christmas time.  So I made sure to wrap each gift, so Avery would have to open each and every one. Seeing the shear happiness on her face, absolutely made me smile!!  She loved opening all of her presents.  We even learned that she exhibits slightly OCD tendencies when opening gifts because she will not even look at the gift until ALL paper and tape is removed.  LOL!

Before opening gifts from John and I on Christmas Even, we went to Christmas Eve service at John's church.

Then, we went home and ate a delicious dinner of pigs-n-a-blanket. I may become an Albritton Family Tradition. :) After eating, we changed Avery into her Elf on a Shelf PJs and let her open her presents from John and I.

She got a Hug Me Elmo, a Kitty, Piano, some Melissa and Doug Puzzles, some coloring books, paint, crayons, and a few other small items.

After Avery went to bed, we helped Santa put out Avery's presents.

On Christmas morning, Avery ran to the living room and checked out her loot from Santa:  a kitchen set, a cozy coupe, a baby stroller, and a few other gifts from Santa's toy bag.

After Avery played with her toys from Santa and read her letter from Santa, we loaded up in the car and went to Grandma and Grandpa's house.  Avery got even more Christmas presents there. In addition to her VW power wheels, a balance beam, a mini trampoline, tumbling mats, puzzles, a piano, books, and clothes, Avery got a drawing table from Uncle Jacob and Aunt Penny.  She is truly a blessed little girl!