Christmas Eve

This year we were in Southern VA with the Hubert family for Christmas Eve/Day. 

Noel and Grandma started the day out by playing with Grandma's fancy new laptop! 

Uh, oh! Noel, what button did you just press???

We all got dressed and headed into Portsmouth to visit Winter Wonderland! 

This children's museum had a bunch of very old displays in it that my family used to visit when we were kids! 

Noel took this opportunity to practice her walking! She still really likes to get assistance! 

All of the displays brought back great memories! 

So much to do to get ready for Santa! 

Even Daddy thought it was magical! 

Chooooo, choooooo! 

Noel Penguin! 

Later that day, after nap time, we took a family walk around the neighborhood! It was a bit chilly out, so we bundled Noel up and she rode the entire way like that!  

Noel did take her hands out near the end of the walk so that she could hold Leka's leash!  

Wait, Leka! Where are you going?

Here is my parent's front yard. They cut out and painted all of the characters! 

Time for Church! 

Oh, Dad! 

We tried very hard to get a picture of Noel standing by the tree. But she needed to hold on to something. Thus . . . the phone in her hands. 

Then she decided she wanted to walk towards us. 

Ok, maybe a sitting picture is our best bet! 

Family picture after the service. 

Cousins! 

Grandma and Grandpa with their kiddos! 

When we got home, Noel got to open her Christmas PJs! 

Minnie PJs!?!?!?!

What's this one? 

Pants to wear with her nightgown! 

Ready for bed so Santa can come! 

One last thing to do! Set out cookies and milk for Santa! 

Sleep tight! Tomorrow is Christmas Day!!!!!