Christmas 2012

Well... first and foremost, we had the BEST Christmas present of all... Will safely arrived here very early Sunday morning, December 23rd... The perfect gift. I have many more pictures to post.. but for now here is us at the Redeployment Ceremony. (for the record the ceremony started at 2:40 am! It was definitely in the middle of the night, but totally worth it). Harps actually did great with both the late night and seeing Daddy! She knew right away who he was... we are happily hearing the continual chime of "dada" these days.

The ceremony is really cool... A group of 100s of motorcycles do a motorcade and drive them up to Schofield Barracks from the airport... You can hear them coming and it is so so neat. 

(okay, I obviously didn't take this photo but I stole it from the 25th CAB facebook page. I think it is such a neat image and worth sharing! Love these happy soldiers coming home).

(Harps helped me make the sign on the right. We did finger paint hand prints and colored the stars.)

Two days later we had a family Christmas. We are so so lucky to have Christmas as a family.. Will was in the earlier groups coming back from the CAB and we were fortunate enough to have that opportunity. Harps wore a helicopter bubble to the ceremony and it was perfect for the occasion. Sorry you can't see it! Anyway, onto Christmas!!

Will and I debated what Santa should bring Harps... so many options at this age. Since we live in Hawaii, Santa opted for an outside toy that could be used season long... A classic red wagon!

Santa filled her wagon with pink pots and pans for her kitchen, some play food, learning games for tots, baby doll accessories and other various things... He also set up this... (with some help from Gigi and Pops).

An Elmo Puzzle was sticking out of her new tent.

This picture was first thing in the morning.. She walked out of her room with her monkey and turned the corner and was like "Wow!". So so cute.

Opening her stocking in her tent...

For a 15 month old wrapping paper is almost as fun as a the toys!

I love this picture.. She is looking at a new book so so excited. It is a train book.. and she adores it!

I love Christmas Morning... It is so magical for kids.. running around and playing with all of their new toys. I have noticed that Santa is rather controversial in the army community... no worries, we are a pro Santa house. We obviously want our children to understand the meaning behind the season but Santa will always be coming.. behavior pending. Jk. We are so excited for many more future exciting Christmases!

Also a big thanks to everyone who sent special things for our little lady. She is loved by so many and a lucky little girl!

xoxo,
allie