Christmas this year was so much fun. Ella was so excited about all of the decorations, cooking making, and most of all Santa. She has said every day since we put up the tree that Santa is her boy (Lisa calls Ella her best girl...so Ella felt Santa was her best boy ...and daddy of course.) Ella knew what she wanted...a Cinderella castle. This is her passion at the moment...all things princess. Ella's vocabulary is far beyond counting words at this point. She can have a full on conversation (we wish she would slow down this whole growing up thing!) Christmas Eve was spent with our church family, who we are blessed to have. Then home for cookies and watching the Polar Express, which Ella loved. We didn't think she would sleep that night, but we told her unless she went to sleep Santa couldn't come, so sleep she did. The next morning was filled with joy and excitement about opening her gifts. Being the mean mommy and daddy that we are her castle was hidden, and she was devastated when she thought Santa forgot, but then mommy found a note from Santa telling her to check her play room...I've never heard such a squeal of laughter. The next several hours were spent with loved ones, opening presents, eating. laughing and watching Ella have the most fun a 2 year old could have.
