We had a wonderful Christmas here in Philadelphia. The Groves family tradition is to have a nice dinner on Christmas Eve (delicious steak, creamed onions, red wine...mmmm.). We kept Emily up late to attend the New Life Christmas Eve Service, which is one of my favorites. Christmas carols, readings and a beautiful message from Doug Green about the incarnation of Christ. Emily even made an on-stage appearance to do a reading with Granny & the rest of the family, and contributed some of her trademark "growls" for the microphone.
Christmas morning we had a little family time at our house, and then headed to Heather Lane for the rest of the day, which was mostly spent sitting around the living room with Emily at the center of things. We helped her open presents (of course the wrapping paper was a big hit) and she was happy to have the attention of so many grown ups all day. I think we heard her first few babbles - some "bababa" mixed in with the growls. Overall, it was just nice to have an entire day to spend together, opening presents, playing games, watching a movie, and just talking. After all the excitement, Emily slept for a record ten straight hours that night!
I have to post a picture of Becky's annual theme-wrapped presents. Check out the December album for a few more pictures, including Eowyn & Mom Groves in wigs, and Alden, Alasdair & I wearing footie pj's. :)
Now we are spending a few days getting things done around the house, doing some necessary shopping (including a new carseat for Emily since we are thinking it might be time for her to move on from the infant carseat...yikes!) & getting ready for the next adventure: a drive to Georgia for our annual New Year's Reunion with college friends. We are so blessed!
Christmas morning we had a little family time at our house, and then headed to Heather Lane for the rest of the day, which was mostly spent sitting around the living room with Emily at the center of things. We helped her open presents (of course the wrapping paper was a big hit) and she was happy to have the attention of so many grown ups all day. I think we heard her first few babbles - some "bababa" mixed in with the growls. Overall, it was just nice to have an entire day to spend together, opening presents, playing games, watching a movie, and just talking. After all the excitement, Emily slept for a record ten straight hours that night!
I have to post a picture of Becky's annual theme-wrapped presents. Check out the December album for a few more pictures, including Eowyn & Mom Groves in wigs, and Alden, Alasdair & I wearing footie pj's. :)
Now we are spending a few days getting things done around the house, doing some necessary shopping (including a new carseat for Emily since we are thinking it might be time for her to move on from the infant carseat...yikes!) & getting ready for the next adventure: a drive to Georgia for our annual New Year's Reunion with college friends. We are so blessed!
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