Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Christmas with Kaylee

Kaylee had so much fun at Christmas last year! She loved the tree. We had to surround the tree with baby gates so that she couldn't get to the presents or ornaments. That didn't stop her, though....she would pull up on those baby gates and stand on her tippy toes to reach the lights and the ornaments. We'd tell her no, and she'd just laugh and laugh.

She loved opening presents. She was quite good at ripping that paper! She got a couple of dolls...which at 8 months old I have no idea how she knew to do this, but she would pick one of the dolls up, cradle it in her arms just like a baby and rock back and forth as she was sitting on the floor. She also got the Little People farm and house which she had lots of fun with.

Kaylee was a great sport with all of the traveling and everything! She loved people so all of the visiting was right up her alley.

Here she is Christmas morning with her cousins, Caden and Carley:





Here she is with GiGi (Kaci's mom) and Carley on Christmas Eve in her Christmas dress:



Kodi and I loved the magic that a child brings to Christmas. Yes, we miss her terribly right now, but we have such good memories to help us make it through this year. Next year will be very different with TWO 8-month old babies to make memories with. We are setting up some family traditions for us to do with the twins in honor of Kaylee, so that will be nice to do each year.

May each of you have a wonderful Christmas holiday, filled with that magic and excitement that makes lots of memories. Our love to all of you!

3 comments:

Danielle said...

I think it's so awesome that you guys are going to come up with a tradition for the twins. I know that they will know all about Kaylee! Next year is going to be so awesome for you guys. I can't wait to see those babies!

The Kacal Family said...

I can't even tell you how much seeing this means to me. Her Christmas present finally came in the mail while we were gone and I can't wait to give it to you...and the presents for Pancho and Lefty. I am so glad you were able to be comforted by such precious memories of our sweet precious Angel. I know the twins will be truly blessed by their very own guardian angel. I love and miss her dearly! And you 4 TOO!!!

The Kacal Family said...

Oh and I hope Kodi had a happy birthday!!! Did he get the card we left?