1. Went to see the fabulous movie: FROZEN! We love that movie. Olaf was hysterical. We will definitely be buying it the day it comes out. We are Disney Fanatics!
2. I took Amaya to Santa's Village at Lincoln Park Golf Course. She was such a good little girl waiting in line to see Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, and was even more perfect when it was her turn to sit on Santa's lap and take a picture.
3. First Haircut - Amaya finally got her first haircut on Christmas Eve from my friend Jaclyn S., and she was perfect. Jaclyn said she was the best little kid she's done in a looong time. Amaya and I had been talking about it in the days leading up to her hair appointment, and she was pumped all morning on the morning of. She wasn't moving her head, she didn't cry. She was perfect. And most of all, she was so happy with the way her hair looked when it was all said and done!
4. We went to Christmas In the Park at Lincoln Park. *Proceeds go to the Lions Club. Although Amaya was not acting very excited during this festivity (we were really tired after baking cookies for Santa and playing with Jaclyn and Deja), Amaya always points out christmas lights on every house we pass when we are in the car. :)
5. Lastly, we went to the UND v. NDSU women's basketball game and Amaya was approached and asked to go to the middle of court during the game and do the chicken dance with some other little kids. And she said YES! She was nervous, but when it was her time to shine...she did. She got a buffalo wild wings hat and crown. And it was in front of over 1,000 people. We were so proud. :)
Amaya's first hair cut/trim
With her newest Hello Kitty earrings :)
Pre-Cut
Laughing at Deja
Getting braided up. She did so good with Jaclyn. She didn't move her head, she didn't cry. She was perfect!
Amaya got a certificate, a candy cane, and a blowpop; she was an even happier girl after her haircut
After her haircut. Daddy was worried about her hair getting cut too short, but we was very pleased.
Just because.
At Santa's Village making crafts and waiting for Santa.
Sitting on Santa's lap, being a big girl. She told Santa that she wanted "Little Mermaid" for Christmas.
Amaya with family friend Maya. Alma is somewhere snapping pictures.
Before her Chicken Dance performance
quickly getting nervous. lol. But she was a champ.
Zoned in on the game. by the way, UND pulled out the victory!
Baking and creating Santa's cookies!!!
As you can see, I did the first cookie. But Amaya did the rest. Amaya and Deja had tons of fun playing, running around, jumping off couches, playing stylist and dress up.
Then me, Amaya, Jaclyn, and Deja went to Christmas In The Park to see the lights!
Finished product. The cookies were delish. I had...I mean Santa loved the cookies.!
One of Amaya's many gifts she received from Santa. A cardboard house to color in. We can all fit in there. She just loves it. She is really loving taking her Playskool camera and using the projection in there. Her excitement lights up our home and I am loving the 3 year-old stage for sure!!!
Next, is the Kidkraft dollhouse. I just knew I had to get this for Amaya when I saw it. And it has lived up to the hype.
Lastly, our Christmas tree. It's crooked, but real!
We had such a great Christmas. Amaya is now 3.5 years old and such a joy. Eric and I love her to the moon and back. She keeps us on our toes, she is smart and witty like her Dad, and hilariously silly like her Mom (Me!) I just hope she looks back on our memories and is blessed, thankful, and remembers the Happiness that filled her heart and ours!
From our family to yours: HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
