Sharing our family with you across the miles.
Cara was pretty excited to see all the presents under the tree
let the opening begin
Rapunzel, one of her most favorite princesses
The Mickey cupcake kit was a big hit
The American Girl bathtub is great
yep, that's right, the kittens will play baby for Cara and even agree to be pushed around in her doll stroller! 
The day after Christmas we all went to the Indiana State Museum to see the Titanic exhibit. Pictures were not allowed in th exhibit so we snapped one before we went in!
Cara with Grandma and Grandpa A
Riding the train!
Grandpa Fox rode with her!
Santa was here, presents are ready to go, stockings are filled! Grandma and Grandpa Abbott came to stay with us for the festivities! 
So excited...Santa came
Santa brought her a washer and dryer combo for her dollhouse
Santa brought her the leapster explorer and two new games
checking out her loot from Santa
Cara got Grandma and Grandma (each set) books from hallmark that she recorded, they both really liked them
We got Cara the Tag reading system, here is one of the books she got
Cara holding up her stocking before dumping it out
Our Feast: turkey and all the normal sides with gravy made especially by Great Grandma = yumminess! We are so glad to spend the holiday meal with family!
Grandma F and Great Grandma
Daddy in his post turkey slumber
Grandma A enjoying some kitten company
Grandpa A and Cara snuggling on the couch
They were saving our presents for when we go to their house the next week but they brought down 2 presents as a preview. 
In October they were at the movie theater in Ft Wayne and were waiting for us to leave our movie and the manager was talking to Cara and Cara told her that her favorite movie was Princess and the Frog. So the manager got a poster out of her office and gave it to Grandpa to surprise her with. Grandma and Grandpa got it framed for her. She treasures this so much.
Then Mommy and Daddy gave her an early present, new Christmas nightgowns for her and her 3 American girl dolls!
Our Christmas beauties are ready for bed. After a bedtime reading of "The Night before Christmas" while snuggling with Mommy and Daddy Cara was tucked into her bed and kissed goodnight. She was quickly asleep and Santa went to work!
Oscar and Cara could not wait until present time
Oscar ripping into one of his big presents
I got new fireplace tools to match our new fireplace screen (the kittens loved to play in the fireplace, hence the need for a new big screen to prevent them from getting in)
Vince opening a new xbox game
Oscar opening a present
Cara loved present time
Especially when the box was from American girl
Daddy, Oscar and Cara playing a game of candy land
So the other day I started doing some dishes that wouldn't fit in the dishwasher and Cara asked if she could help. I gladly obliged, I figured there are not that many years in which she will want to be my helper so I better take advantage while I can. Thanks Cara!
They got her the ice cream sundae playdoh set with LOTS of extra playdoh, thanks, lol!
Zaina lover her gift, an American Girl craft kit
The kittens loved all the tissue and gift wrap all over, Can't wait to see how they react Christmas morning!
Cute cousins in their super cute outifts for the Christmas party
4 generations! 
We hope you are able to celebrate the holiday with someone you love today! We thank God for sending us his Son and giving us a reason to celebrate December 25th, for He is the reason for the season. The hustle and bustle of the holidays often overshadow the true meaning of Christmas and I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the simple joys of Christ's birthday and I hope when reading this you do the same! 