Ringing in the New Year

We celebrated the coming of the New Year at my parents house. We had good food, fun games, and a few movies. We also had those pull fireworks. Here Nissa is testing them out with uncle Christian. She loved them.

Happy New Year!
(I know these are late, but I never have the computer, so I do it when I can get a chance. Sorry.)

Christmas Morning

The opening of a life like doll. Pure excitement and joy.

Christmas Eve

Oh, how I love Christmas Eve. There is so much excitement going on. Our evening started off by going to Jordan's family Christmas party for dinner, a talent show, Santa, and a white elephant gift exchange. We had such a wonderful time. I do wish I was able to get more pictures. My camera battery is dying, and I have to charge it all the time, and it just wasn't working. I was able to get a few pictures from the night.

A little family picture with Santa. Nissa was a still a little scared.

Here she is being dragged to sit on his lap. She could only get her book if she sat on his lap. Santa's a little trickster.

I think this is a nervous smile.

The Wilson Family Christmas Eve Party

This was a very wonderful Christmas Eve party. There were sounds of laughter, tears of joy and sadness, that all equaled a perfect evening. Last year my dear aunt Cathy was able to come and celebrate Christmas with us, not knowing it would be her last. It was also perfect. Having her there was the best Christmas gift we could all recieve. This year, she had a little surprise for us. A little piece of her to carry with us all the time. Although she wasn't here with us in person, she was with us in Spirit. We love and miss you Aunt Cathy.
After a delicious Finnish dinner, all the grandkids, and now the great grandkids, all head upstairs to act out the Nativity story. Here Gabi and Nissa are playing with the donkey mask.


Riding the donkey, Christian.

All the grandkids, great grandkids, and the spouses to the few who are married.


Santa finally made it. Nissa was finally understanding why Santa is such a great guy. He brings presents.

Here she is waiting with Lily Mae to get a present. As soon as she got one, she opened it up really quick and asked Santa for another one.



We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas.

Dear Santa,

I have been a good girl all year.

Aunt Gabi and Nissa writing letters to Santa.

Putting the letter in the Santa mailbox.

Visiting Santa Claus.

Nissa was not so sure of the guy in the red suit. So, instead, she let Lily Mae sit on his lap. If you know Nissa, you know that Lily Mae goes everywhere and does everything Nissa does. So, here you see Lily sitting on Santa's lap and Nissa watching from a distance. It was very funny.

(I apologize for the poor quality picture, but I wanted you to see how funny our visits to Santa have been.)

Bubble Bath

Nissa loves having bubble baths in Mumma's bath tub.