Christmas-After-Party

We spent the day-after-Christmas at my Uncles, celebrating Christmas, life and love. It was a hard Christmas without hearing Barb's laugh, receiving her very thoughtful presents (although she had already bought my grandma a gift, which was given to her yesterday), and having her throw wrapping paper balls at everyone! We brought out her Dumbo's for all to take...Dumbo figurines, Dumbo plate, salt and pepper shakers, snow globes, watches, ornaments, and even a shower head. She was very much missed this Christmas...here are some fun pictures from our night.

Christmas Day

Happy Birthday Jesus!

We had such a fun and special Christmas Day!...It was so much fun to see Riley point at her stocking, try to open gifts, and just give her lots of love on her first Christmas!

here she is just waking up...smiling as usual.

and here she is not knowing what to do with her stocking.

At about 9:30 we headed to Downey to spend Christmas morning with Marky's family! All the girls got matching jammies for Christmas from Grandma Pesce! :)

Riley and Grandpa

Beautiful Hannah Joelle!

Our DELICIOUS breakfast
Victoria opening her 'Love Box' that I made for her!

Bethany made me a SCRAPBOOK! No one has ever made one for me! I was soooo touched as soon as I opened the first page, I started crying...which made Bet cry!...Thank you for my precious gift! I love it!!!

Riley is opening her Farm!...Thank you Grandpa and Mai Mai

Then at 3, we headed to Lakewood, to spend Christmas with my family.

Me and Sally showing off our super-cool Santa earrings.

Marky holding all the kids...so cute! haha

Such a sweet picture of Sally and Isaiah

Riley playing with the 'baaa'

I have a cool brother and sister-in-law!
I know you ALL are sooo jealous!Makenzie

Poppy and Makenzie playing with Olives.

Makenzie LOVES her Uncle Jeff

Jeff and Winter!

Ed and Sal

Riley Rae

Poppy and Nana got Isaiah and Riley a Little People car!

and our traditional family Christmas picture in front of the tree...although you cant see the tree.

hope everyone had a very merry Christmas!

ps, thank you for OUR new camera! :)

Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve, we all celebrated Christmas with Marky's extended family...here in Huntington Beach! Here are some pictures...

Cuteness

Nothing but cuteness in my scarf!

Happy 11 Months!

update anyone?

I think its time for a little update on little Riley Rae...

-She will be ELEVEN months tomorrow!
-Her 5th tooth cut this week.
-She has taken up to FOUR steps on her own!
-Loves her rice and beans!
-Does a lot of pointing.
-Says about FOUR words.

how can anyone not love this girl?

lovely hat

A huge thanks to Pam Hayes for making Riley this super adorable hat! (and blanket, and jacket and booties!) It looks so stinking cute on her! Thanks again!! :)

and the jacket...