Olivia's First Christmas

Olivia...well, she just became spoiled. She has more teethers, toys and clothes than she can shake a stick at. She really turned it on for Christmas...flashing those gorgeous eyes and melting everyone's heart.

We spent Christmas Eve at the Mendoza's for a wonderful spaghetti dinner. Ricky and Lynnette brought Rylan down the street for his first visit to Grandma and Grandpa's house. Uncle Christopher was there to walk his "precious" neice anywhere she wanted to go.

Grandma, Grandpa and Santa hooked little Olivia up! She got toys and books.
Her godmother, Allison, sent the most adorable head band and tu-tu. She looks precious!

She was worn out by the time Mama and Dada swept her away to the casa to sleep before Santa could show up.

8:15 a.m. Christmas morning -- Mama and Dada anxiously await baby girl opening her eyes. By 8:45 she was up and we opened our gifts to each other. Her daddy got her a cool walker/play station, some adorable clothes (including a little blue jean dress that's sooo cute), and a playpen. Mama got her some new binkies and a bathtub splash fun kit.

By 9am, Uncle Jim and Aunt Julie showed up for breakfast. Followed soon by Mamaw and Papaw Johnston.

Uncle Michael and the gang were there by 11am...and the fun was in full swing.
A really memorable moment -- when cousin Jasmine opened one gift -- she said, 'Oh, Thank God!" Out of the mouths of babes.

We ate, laughed and loved.

Around 4:30, Mama and Daddy scooped up Baby girl for the next locale...Uncle Steve and Aunt Alice's house...for the big Mendoza get-together. Olivia REALLY turned up the cute-ometer at the party. Everytime someone complimented her...she smiled a HUGE grin at them. Flashed her eyes, batted her eyelashes. She had a really good time -- but conked out by the time we needed to leave.

Her uncles, aunts and cousins got her so many gifts - and they were all personal and wonderful. Even Grandma Mendoza brought over gifts from the Sanchez family. Oh my goodness!

Baby girl had a WONDERFUL first Christmas -- and thank you for everyone who took part! We love you!