Christmas Eve

Mmmm, Christmas Eve dinner...the adults had Grandma Sharon's delicious lasagna, traditional roast beef on weck, and a ton of desserts. Abbey ate an entire banana and enjoyed every single bite.

Now that she is on the move, Abbey doesn't spend a lot of time just hanging out and being held. There's too much to see and do on the ground! However, she had an interesting "conversation" with Great Grandma Rose. Abbey spent quite a bit of time on Great Grandma's lap, talking to her and being super sweet.

Grandma Sharon brought out some of Mommy and Uncle Donnie's old toys. Everyone got a kick out of remembering the old toys. Aunt Jessica even had some of the same ones! Better yet, none of them needed batteries and still provided a rollicking good time.

Here is Abbey riding another one of Mommy's old toys. She was the cutest thing ever (ok, so I'm a bit biased, but still...) putting her feet on the little pegs and letting us push her around on the lead-paint-covered death trap...um, I mean...perfectly safe wooden giraffe. (Just kidding Mom, I know you won't let her chew on it!)

We always celebrate Christmas Eve and Grandma Sharon & Grandpa Don's house with the Taber side of the family. Grandma Sue & Grandpa Ray join us there, making it a wonderful family celebration. Abbey enjoyed her first Christmas very much. Early that afternoon, she met Mommy's wonderful friend Bridgett. We had a wonderful time with her, and Mommy and Bridgett are already talking about the fun we will have on a future girls' weekend in the city when Abbey is a little older!