Santa and a Visit from St. Nick

Jillian was able to visit Santa for the first time over Thanksgiving weekend. She wasn't to sure about the old man with the big beard - she just starred at him but never cried. I think she was just shocked and confused as to what was going on!

We put our tree up during the course of last week and she really has not been that interested in it b/c she forgets it is there since it is behind the couch. When she does see it though, she really likes the shiny balls.

We went to Granny's house this weekend and her tree is right in the middle of the living room so she was very interested in the nativity scene, especially the sheep!

She was very proud of herself for capturing them!

Grandpa found Christmas tins for her to play bongo drums with. This was entertainment for a while until she kept knocking them over.

We went to a Christmas party on Sunday to visit Santa again and this time we got dressed up for the occasion. I figured this way, I didn't have to wait in the long Santa line at the mall. She doesn't know any different!
We posed for pictures with Mommy's big bear first.

This time she wasn't as shocked about Santa and we actually got her to look at us for a decent picture!

Look what Santa brought us!

St. Nick also came to our house over the weekend so Jillian got to open her stocking today (we had to wait until Daddy was home with us).

St. Nick wrapped each individual gift so she could get some practice opening presents - he is so clever.

She got the hang of it really quickly! He brought several books and her very own "Sweet Pea" Christmas ornament.

Which she helped put on the tree!