Christmas Eve

We had a few friends over the weekend before Christmas and the last couple advents were waiting to be had.   

There were ice skates for the Lego Friends dolls that she wanted soooo bad.  FINALLY she got them.  Never realized what excitement is until you get a pair of miniature lego skates that will be nearly impossible not to lose. 

Of course she had her other advent filled with a small toy, that she grabbed each morning before searching for Kevin the Elf ... I posted a this pic of the full advent awhile ago.

Kevin greeted us daily all over the house.

One morning he showed up in her room with a very special request.

Amelia was asked to leave the sack of Magic Reindeer food out for Santa on Christmas Eve.  

She had received another letter from Santa a week or so previously telling her he had received her list from Kevin on St. Nicholas Day.  Santa even sent her a video!  Santa is trying to keep up with the computer world at Portable North Pole, she was pretty thrilled she was on the good list. 

Christmas Eve began with a hearty snowman. 

Then proceeded with cookie making. 

She made the ones for Santa.

Of course, I had to ice the rest.  This year I only made half the batch as last year I had to call in the reserves.

We then let her open one gift.

Let the games begin. 

Dinner in the entertainment room watching Prancer, games and popcorn...then it was time for bed.

She wanted to leave chocolate milk and I had bought some carrots to be broken in two for the 8 reindeer.  We left the bag of reindeer food under the tree.  Read Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus and Twas the Night Before Christmas and was out in about 5 min. :)

Tomorrow will post on our First Christmas in Alaska.