Friday, December 26, 2008

Our Christmas 2008

First of all, I hope everyone reading this had a magical Christmas yesterday with your families!

This year was our very first McDonald Christmas of our own...well in a place of our own since we were living with my parents last year. Olivia started off the morning right by waking at a lovely 5:45 a.m. Good thing too because I was waking up every half hour since 3 a.m. anyway...I couldn't sleep! I felt like a little kid! Here are a few photos of our Christmas morning and Olivia's 2nd Christmas morning of her life!


Don't mind Denny's grizzly bear beard!


Kissing her new baby.


INKERBELT!!!!!!!!!
That's what she calls her.

Taking a cookie break. After she opened up her Santa presents we headed over to Ama and Papa's for more presents, mimosas, and eggs benedict!


Olivia's first tricycle! So cute with streamers on the handlebars and everything.


Thank you Ama and Papa for all of the presents!


Look closely to see Dennis' Christmas present to me... Taryn, you might be the first to notice!

DENNIS SHAVED!!



Aunt Weeeeeee!


Just trying to teach her how to ride.

MERRY DAY-AFTER-CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! WE LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!!

- Love, The McDonald Family

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Tree Trimming

This year Olivia got to go tree shopping for TWO Christmas trees! What a lucky little girl! Last week, Dennis and I took her to Holloways which was tons of fun. I had never been there before and didn't realize the pre-cut trees were propped up in water troughs. I saw a sign that said something like, "Watch out for the water troughs" and the next thing I remember Olivia's entire foot was in one. She had water up to her ankle. At least now I know for next time!

This past weekend, our whole crazy family (minus Uncle Matt) went to Avila Valley Barn to pick out my parents' tree. While we were there, we saw a nice tree but it was missing a top...it was sort of just flat on the top instead of pointy. Well, don't ask me why but for some reason we thought it would be a good idea to get that tree. I think we thought we could cover it up with my mom's angel tree topper. We brought it home and then realized (with help from my brother) that our tree is sort of sad looking without a top. hahahahaha. We're nuts. Here are some pictures from that experience.






Olivia loved handing me ornaments to put on the tree. She took her job very seriously.



My mom made tiramasu. Olivia is in heaven in the picture below.


Don't be jealous of this next picture. Dennis and I were getting romantic with the lights. hahahaha.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

It's the most wonderful time of the year...

So Christmas season is officially here! I am very excited about the holidays this year. I am totally in the decorating/baking/celebrating mood, it's crazy! Here are a few pictures from the Christmas parade in the Village. Olivia had a lot of fun! We saw a lot of friendly faces and Olivia LOVED Santa. Scroll down to see just how much she loved Santa this year...

My mom made her a Christmas blankie. So cute.


Shaun with his hands full!






Hahahahaha, she was terrified of Santa! She wouldn't let me put her on his lap hence why I am in the picture. This picture makes me laugh every time I see it! hahahahahaha.