Christmas Recap Ch2: Abby

Abby was VERY patient Christmas morning. Fuzzpa didn't arrive until after 10 am and Maria made her wait upstairs until then. She called down repeatedly throughout the morning, "Mom! Can I come down now?!" to which we answered, "Not yet, just one more minute!"

She didn't try to peek. She didn't cry or fuss. I was quite impressed.

Abby making her first pass through her stocking stash.



The reading of the Santa letter. Although I somewhat anticipated it, I found myself shocked when Abby started explaining the patterns of penmanship throughout the years of letters (2002-2009). With such an eye for detail, I'm surprised she hasn't realized said penmanship is none other than mine.



Abby showing off her letter alongside Maria, Zoe and me. I love Abby's "Santa letter pillow," which is going on its 8th year now. Maria is so seamstress-tastic!



For the first time in more than twenty years, we celebrated Christmas in North Carolina. When in Tennessee, the task of gift distribution has been shared by Abby and our cousin, Russell. Obviously Abby had to take over "Santa duties" all by herself this year.

Here she is trying to determine the recipient of a gift. Too bad she's looking on the wrong side!



The last chapter of the Christmas Recap - The Festival of Lights in Tanglewood - is up next.