Cora's First Christmas

The best present ever.

Christmas was even more fun than we could have dreamed! We actually had Christmas X 6! Cora slept through opening gifts at 4 out of 6. Opening gifts at 7:00pm interrupts her beauty sleep. She still was showered by so many presents. She got clothes, toys, books, and even her very own baby donkey! That's right, Cora owns livestock! Her Grandpa Paschal just got a mama donkey and a baby girl donkey. The baby is Cora's. Coy also made Cora a beautiful toy box/trunk. It is so special. I know she will always cherish it.
We loved seeing our families. That is the best part. We traveled to Reidsville on Sunday and Wednesday and to Farmville on Christmas day. We spent a lot of time on the road but it was worth it.
Santa visited and managed to squeeze in a few more goodies for Cora. She got her first baby doll and cradle, a walking wagon and a bouncing horse along with some other things.
We can barely fit into our living room! It is not too big to begin with. It really shrunk with the arrival of Christmas! We are so fortunate.
With all of the gift-giving and rushing around, we have not forgotten how blessed we are to have our healthy, beautiful daughter. As many of you know, we had quite a time getting Cora here- and we hope she always knows how much she means to us. She is the best gift we could ever
ask for.


Did Santa Clause visit?!

Merry Christmas, Mar Mar!

We learned that putting Cora in pajamas before long rides home made going to bed a lot easier. And doesn't she look cute?

I can see myself!

I love my horse! Giddy up!

We need a bigger house! Note the time: 1:25am.

Cora even got diapers.

Cora loved the stocking that the Allens had for her.

'Twas the night before Christmas...

Michelle and the baby (to be named later).