Wednesday, January 27, 2010

CHRISTMAS AND WINTER SO FAR

Snow storm of the century here in Jersey! I haven't seen this much snow here since I was a kid! It was great though, because we were able to have a white Christmas!Getting all bundled up to go outside.No, she didn't have snow pants on. She now has snowpants, now that we are having weather in the 40's, BUT at least now she has snowpants.The dogs paying in the snow. Lola was all upset because she couldn't find any of her tennis balls and Sophia is just a maniac in the snow burrowing and making puppy tunnels.


Here are some pictures from Christmas time. We had Christmas Eve here at our house, which was the first time the Sperling's have had Christmas at my grandparents' house since my Bestamor (grandmother) had passed away. It was so nice to have it at the house and to have almost everyone here to celebrate. Missy and Scott, you and your fams were missed!

Molly playing with Corey and Uncle with her new cookie set. I think the 2 of them are having just as much fun making cookies as she is!The tutu and magic wand from Missy Tim and Charlie. Molly takes her princesshood very serioulsy and was so happy to receive her princess goodies!Christmas morning. Molly had left Santa cookies and the Reindeer carrots for a snack. In return, Santa left her a note to say thank you for his treat, and also to remind her of the main reason for Christmas, which is to remember the birth of our Savior.

Molly insisted that Santa and the Reindeer didn't eat anything because there were still crumbs. Next year, I will have to remind Santa not to leave any crumbs behind....

We want Molly to enjoy Santa, but Joe and I also don't want her main thought of Christmas to be Santa and presents. This year was even more exciting to see her grasp the concept of celebrating Jesus' birthday and who Jesus is as well as just enjoying the season!Opening presents. I think it was all a little overwhelming for her - I think we all forgot she is only 2! She opened about 2 presents at home and then told us she couldn't open any more presents because her "fingers hurt" - such the princess!After opening presents at our house, we went to NaNa and Pop's. Molly was kinda over the opening of the presents and when we tried to give her another gift to open, she would say "Not yet, I'm a little busy right now". So I ended up opening a lot of her gifts up at the end.She did get a new baby stroller, which she loves and stuffs all of her baby dolls in and takes them on "trips" - mainly to go see NaNa and PopPop Winkels.And she got a new kitchen set from NaNa and Pop for her big present. She LOVES this present and cooks us all sorts of great things now like eggs and watermelon sandwiches. yummy....
The best is she knows that she needs to wash her hands before preparing her gourmet meals!
I truly LOVE being a mother to a little girl.

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