Before our other Christmases started, we celebrated Nana Arden's birthday at her house with Shakespeare's Pizza.
I got my first Christmas present a little early. Mommy and I had a date and she took me to get my ears pierced. I was very startled by the noise and also didn't know the earrings were going to go straight into my ear. I thought they were going to put them in later. But, I was very happy with them. They are turquoise flowers and are very pretty! We went out for Orange Leaf after to celebrate. Wedding cake with rock candy is my favorite. We also went to the Humane Society to look at dogs and cats. Later that night, I had a Daddy-daughter date at an MU women's basketball game. I got Dippin Dots here. I am all about the sweets!
The next day, we made a visit to Mr. Kenny's. He put up Miss Annie's Christmas village. It was so beautiful! She would have been proud. Too bad we didn't think to take a picture of it.
The Christmas celebrations then started. We had our family Christmas on the 23rd. Santa brought me an American Girl doll with a dog and dog pj's. I gave Emily a book and some of my old Little People princesses. She gave me a stuffed Everest dog from Paw Patrol. I was so excited when I found the package that I didn't even let Emily give it to me! The next day we went to Washington to celebrate with Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Tom, and the next day to Grandma Rose's and Papa Ron and Nana Carol's. We had a day at home to rest and play and then went to Nana Arden and Papa Rodney's.
Corinne got to spend the night the next night. We always have a good time together. I love how we get along so well. We also had a nice visit with Stacey, Jaxson, and Harrison before the new year.
The next day was pretty exciting. We took down the Christmas decorations early so we could bring up Mommy's old desk for me. Now, Emily has my old desk and I have a big girl desk! It is only temporary because I will probably get a different one when we get new furniture for my room.
We had several play dates over the past month. We have been getting along so well lately! No more fighting and tears and jealousy. Everyone is a lot happier. I think we are growing up! Mommy and I went to a New Year's Eve party at Brynn's. It was so much fun! We played downstairs, watched a movie, and had sparkling grape juice at "midnight".
Auntie Heather, Uncle Sean, Ashley, and Ian came for a visit too after the new year. Ashley, Ian, and I practiced to put on a show for everyone.
Before going back to school, Papa Rodney, Nana Arden, some of my cousins and our family went to another MU women's basketball game. I was really excited to get back to school and learn more! My New Year's resolutions are to learn about the brain (which Mommy is teaching about in counseling!) and to spend more time with my family and not go in my room as much.
I started selling Girl Scout cookies too. My goal is to sell 80 boxes, but that might be hard because some of my customers from last year are not able to buy. I know I will get some patches though.
When Mommy and I were in a parking lot, she grabbed my hand. When I asked why, she said, "They are backing up and can't see you. I'm taller than you are." I said back to her, "Soon I'll have to hold your hand!"
I am only one month away from turning 7 and I am soooo excited!
Before family pictures
