Christmas in PA 2009

This year for Christmas we were able to travel to PA for a whole week prior to Christmas. We left the evening of the "Big Blizzard" on Friday the 18th and stayed until Christmas Eve. It was so nice to be able to just hang out, visit, relax (alot) and not rush all over and still get alot of good family time in!

Matt's brother and his family, graciously take us in everytime we come home! This time they had us for 5 nights and Matt's mom and dad has us for one. It was like a break for me having the cousins keep Kaitlyn occupied and entertained! Tyler was like having a built in babysitter for 6 days! Now that IS n-i-c-e!!!! They played so well together, and even after having spent that many days with 3 boys- Kaitlyn has managed to keep her 'girly' traits in tact.

Kaitlyn is just relaxin'! It seems she is really taking to lying down to drink her milk lately! She loves to prop her head up on the arm of the couch and just kick back. Other times she'll find the steps and lay back to drink it in. Tyler would wear her out, and she just needed a break now and then to re-coop. :)

The annual family Christmas picture at mom and dad's. Kaitlyn was trying her best to smile for the picture... how did she do?

This is Kaitlyn and her cousin Zachy. He just adores her! He wants to constantly help her and make sure she has whatever she needs. He watches out for her and is certain to let us know if there is a problem. Kaitlyn is pretty fond of Zachy too!

This is Kaitlyn and Tyler... these two kids would chase each other, play with each other, talk to each other and just down right have a good time! Tyler would always make sure Kaitlyn was taken care of.

Kaitlyn in her Christmas outfit at Grammy and Pop-Pops. She was the center of attention for about 5 mins, until she just couldn't take it anymore and had to be taken off to bed. She missed the present opening that evening, but it worked out well for her the next morning, so it was all OK.

Kaitlyn with mommy's 'beads'. She has become fascinated with them and wore them for several days! She thought she was a princess and just had to have them!

The next morning, Kaitlyn finally got to open her presents! It was probably better anyways, she was able to concentrate a little better. She finally got the hang of ripping the paper and getting into whatever was inside!

Grammy and Pop Pop got Kaitlyn a small play kitchen that makes noises and has some accessories! She is so funny to watch when she pushes a button and different noises come out... she gets sooo excited!! What fun!

Kaitlyn with her cousin Michelle opening presents from her. Michelle got her a tea set that sings and talks to her, but the coolest thing it does (I think) is when you tip the pot to (pretend) pour it sounds like it's really pouring! It has really helped Kaitlyn learn to pretend to have a tea party. She has been serving up tea to mommy and daddy and Mimi and Rog...quite the little hostess.

Kaitlyn with her beads opening Christmas presents... she had the time of her life!

It was a wonderful Christmas vacation and time with family! Lots of food, fun, games and laughter! AND yes we had snow there too.... just not the blizzard that the 'burg received.