Christmas 2010 - Part II

The second part of our Christmas celebration was spent with my Dad's side of the family. My parents hosted this get together, and we had a great time eating and visiting. As expected, Sophie was the main attraction since she is currently the only little one we have in the family, but that will change in another month or so. My cousin, Josh and his wife, Kym, are expecting a little boy in February, so Sophie will have another little one to play with next year!

My dad's brothers, sisters, and their families, were so sweet to bring Sophie gifts. She had a great time ripping the bows and paper from the packages, and she quickly learned how to dig through the tissue paper in the gift bags to find what was hiding inside.

Sophie opening her gift from Uncle Aaron, Aunt Jackie, and family

This bow won't come off!

What could be inside?

Oh, there it is!! It's a puzzle !

What could be in here?

Oh my goodness! What was it?

It is an Alabama monkey!

He's so soft, Sophie. Don't you want to play with him?

"I not want it.", she said.

Pawpaw trying to convince Sophie that the monkey is sweet and fun to play with!

As you probably gathered from the pictures, Sophie is still a little hesitant with new stuffed animals. She was VERY uncomfortable with them when we first met her and for a few months after we got home. We have found that if we leave them out where she can see them and warm up to them at her own pace she will be playing with them in no time. This was the case with the monkey that she has named "Monk". It took a day or so, but she she is having a great time playing with him. Sophie loves to take him by his long arms or legs and swing him. She thinks it's hilarious!

Thanks to everyone for the sweet gifts! Sophie really likes them!