Christmas in St. Louis

On the 26th we set out for St. Louis. We spent a week there with Grammy and Poppa, Uncle Rich, Grandma, Uncle Ben and Aunt Erin, and Aunt Abby, Uncle Andrew and Sam. Yes, we all stayed in the same house. To avoid the nightmare of Emma refusing to sleep in the pack n play at Thanksgiving, Grammy made Emma a special room in the walk in closet. Her special room was decorated with teddy bears, dolls and even had ducks on the wall. Emma loved it so much that she cried when we took her out. Way to go, Grammy!

During the week we had lots of great time together and the six kids (Ben, Erin, Abby, Andrew, Mike and I) even got to go out to dinner at the hill. It was the first time ever that the six of us had gone out to dinner together. We also got to see Ben and Erin's cute apartment in St. Louis. Emma enjoyed all of the treats that everyone snuck her and all of her time playing with her loved ones.

I did not do a good job capturing the wonderful memories with my camera, but here are a few shots.

What are all of these presents?! I am a little overwhelmed!

Present time!

Thank you for my gifts, everyone. (Emma says thank you by putting her hand over her mouth.)

Graco set with highchair, infant carrier, pack n' play and swing...She plays with it all day long. What a great gift, Uncle Rich!

Emma enjoyed getting a special Curious George book from Tante Janet.

BOWS!!! Thanks, Aunt Abby and Uncle Andrew!

And a purse to go with her bows! She knew just what to do with it!

Sam got the little people garage and was super excited. Emma had a great time playing with it all week.

Grammy and Poppa gave Emma the Little People doll house. She plays with it all day long as well. She especially loves to ring the doorbell.

The kids with Great Grandma...Emma in her usual cooperative mood. :)