Breakfast with Santa
We got Christmas week started with Breakfast with Santa at the Rainforest Cafe. Eden was more into the fish in the tanks than Santa himself, but as long as she had a good time that's all that matters. Our table was right next the fish tank wall so she was very entertained!
Christmas
Wow, this Christmas was so incredibly tiring. Somehow, not so much for Eden - she kept going and going and going.
On Christmas Eve we headed up to the Simon family Christmas party up at Uncle John and Aunt LuAnn's in Milwaukee. As usual, the night was filled with a ton of fun and running around. We had to keep an eye on Eden with all the craziness but for the most part she was very well behaved and didn't get into any trouble. She enjoyed gift opening, but only at the point that she was able to open and play with one of her presents.
After all the gift opening and games, all us grown-ups were rockin' out to some Aerosmith and the like on Uncle John's big stereo system. And Eden was right there with us. At this point it was after 9pm, but she was dancing all crazy, spinning around - not at all phased by the loud music. As the dance party continued, it was so obvious how tired she really was, but she couldn't stop spinning around. Eventually, she was spinning out of control and stumbling around like a drunk baby. But she kept going! It was hilarious and I think a Christmas memory we will never forget.
Christmas Morning, Santa came! Eden was very excited for her new LeapFrog laptop. She sat right down in front of it and pressed all the buttons. She's pretty easy to please :) We had breakfast and opened presents, but before we knew it Grandma G and the gang came over for more fun and presents. We were thankful to get Eden down for a nap, she must have been so tired. But she's our perfect little Eden, so never let on how tired she was - no temper tantrums or meltdowns.
Christmas Night - no sooner did Grandma G and the gang leave, than we were on our way to another Christmas celebration at Aunt Mo's. Eden was having a great time watching their dog and chasing their cat, but her favorite thing was a little Hallmark dog that barked Jingle Bells and rocked back and forth on the coffee table. Eden couldn't get enough of it!
Mary Poppins
For the 2nd year in a row, the weekend following Christmas we went to the Lincolnshire Marriott with Grandma G and family to see a play. This year it was Mary Poppins..and this year, Eden wasn't a very good spectator. Last year she sat mesmerized staring at the stage. This year she was very wiggly and not wanting to be held. So, I ended up roaming the halls with her so she could run back and forth to her heart's delight. Better luck next year!
Key Lime Cove
Following Mary Poppins, we stayed the weekend at Key Lime Cove. It wasn't so much for Eden - but we did take her into the pool one time. Otherwise, we just stocked up on toys to entertain her in the hotel room. The first night we were there, the girls thought it was the coolest thing ever to all be in one room sleeping, and they were up for an hour goofing around and laughing hysterically.
Eden was in the pack n play and Addison in the bed next to her. Addison was jumping around being goofy and Eden just stood up the whole time watching her and laughing and hopping around in the pack n play.
New Years Eve
Continuing on with the fun, we headed up to Milwaukee for New Year's Eve at the Vogel's this year. Eden had fun running around with the kids, but also got to lounge and watch a lot of TV with the Vogel twins.
Eden was in the pack n play and Addison in the bed next to her. Addison was jumping around being goofy and Eden just stood up the whole time watching her and laughing and hopping around in the pack n play.
New Years Eve
Continuing on with the fun, we headed up to Milwaukee for New Year's Eve at the Vogel's this year. Eden had fun running around with the kids, but also got to lounge and watch a lot of TV with the Vogel twins.
Dancin' Eden
By now, Eden is used to being dragged along to Addison's activities. But lately she's been getting into music and dancing, so it was adorable to see her watch Addison's dance class. She walks right up to the window on the door and was trying to dance along with what the girls in the class were doing. Guess we'll be signing her up in a year or two!
By now, Eden is used to being dragged along to Addison's activities. But lately she's been getting into music and dancing, so it was adorable to see her watch Addison's dance class. She walks right up to the window on the door and was trying to dance along with what the girls in the class were doing. Guess we'll be signing her up in a year or two!
iPad Pics
By now everyone knows how much Eden loves the iPad. But this month we were treated to her documenting it by finding the camera app and taking about 200 pics of herself. Selfies, yes, but not the usual ones. These were just pics of her very seriously looking down at the edge of the iPad over and over.
Counting and Alphabet
Our little genius Eden continues to amaze us. While in the cliche milestones she has been "slow" (crawling, walking, talking) - she's miles ahead with some other things. Mainly numbers and letters. She knows the entire alphabet and can count up to 10. She points out letters all over the place.
Just another example of how amazing our little Eden is, and that she just does things on her own timeline.
By now everyone knows how much Eden loves the iPad. But this month we were treated to her documenting it by finding the camera app and taking about 200 pics of herself. Selfies, yes, but not the usual ones. These were just pics of her very seriously looking down at the edge of the iPad over and over.
Counting and Alphabet
Our little genius Eden continues to amaze us. While in the cliche milestones she has been "slow" (crawling, walking, talking) - she's miles ahead with some other things. Mainly numbers and letters. She knows the entire alphabet and can count up to 10. She points out letters all over the place.
Just another example of how amazing our little Eden is, and that she just does things on her own timeline.
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