Welcome, Christmas!

   Merry Christmas!

There were LOADS of presents under our tree, and one extra for
Elsa's birthday today!

We let Elsa open her birthday present first.

What did she get?

Wow!   Two hairclips, two necklaces, and two special coins in
neat little carriers for collecting.   Happy Birthday, Elsa!

Now, for the Christmas presents!   We always go
youngest to oldest, so Anna was first.

Samantha's Theater Kit from American Girl!   How fun!

Elsa gets dual presents.   ☺   Wonder what's inside?

Ooo, a signed poster of Elsa at Disney World and Samantha's
Craft Book!   What a nice surprise!

Meri's turn!

Meri got a warm winter blanket, gum, a mirror, a pretend trillion
dollar bill, and a big bottle of orange lotion.   Yay!

Punzie was next.

A pretty wall mural!   She loved it!

What does Tiana have?

Mardi Gras beads and her very own little frog prince!   How sweet!

Finally, it's my turn!   The box is kinda heavy!

WOW!   An Our Generation doll!   She has blond hair and blue eyes,
just like me!   ☺

We were all around the tree talking while lunch was in the oven
when Anna Catherine said, "There's one more surprise!"   What
could it be?

Who is that?   It's...

Mulan!   A new sister for Christmas!

 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, 

establishing and upholding it 

with justice and righteousness 

from that time on and forever. 

The zeal of the Lord Almighty 

will accomplish this.

~ Isaiah 9:6-7

May all of your dreams come true,

Cindy Rose