A Maloney Family Christmas!

Last night we took Carrie Ella to U-Village to meet Santa.  First we stopped at Specialty's for a sandwich dinner, then we headed over to get on line.  It was going to be an hour wait (out in the cold) so Sean took CE to the play area while I waited. 

It was getting closer and closer to her bedtime and she was just starting to show signs of tiring when we finally got inside to meet Santa.  She did pretty well.  There were nearly tears, but we jumped up and down and tried to make her smile.

This morning we celebrated our own Maloney Christmas, opening stockings and presents.   Carrie Ella got a lot of new books!

 Mammi made these AWESOME finger puppets!! 

 And these ones too!  Carrie Ella is sooooo lucky to have such a talented grandmother. 

 

Stopping for a quick cuddle with Mommy.

 

Sean scored the Beatles vinyl box set while I'm sporting a new kindle.  Spoiled rotten. Sean had been geeking out hard core all day, listening to the albums and reading about them in the really nice book that came with the set.

 

An adorable panda that Mammi sent me.  Its so pretty.  She does detail so well.  It can't be easy.

 Can't wait to put this adorable owl (also from Mammi) on top of our tree next year.

 Carrie Ella having a candy cane coffee cake for the first time! She was very tired and teething hard core, but enjoyed it none the less.

 Here's her Christmas present from us, a kitchen to play in!

We head to NY tomorrow.  Can't wait!  A little anxious about the flight, but I'm sure it'll be all good.