Christmas at the Laugesen's

SANTA!!!

Christmas 2011 started a week early for us. I couldn't complain. The family gathered at my grandparents house for food and presents.

 Guess what? Santa Claus came to visit us! I was terrified as usual. I ran when I saw him coming through the front door. Meredith and Noah ran right up to him. They were brave! Santa asked us to sing Christmas carols. I loved singing "Santa's Coming to Town", "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer", & "Jingle Bells".

 Eventually my Aunt Sharon and Aunt Julie helped me go up to Santa for my gifts. I kept my distants after that.

 I enjoyed opening gifts and seeing everyone else enjoy their new gifts too.

After Santa left we had dinner and watched the train go around the Christmas tree.

Let's see Santa!

Hi everyone! I'm getting ready for winter

Daddy, Mommy & I put up the Christmas tree

 Elf on the shelf came out for the Holiday season. He comes out and watches over me. Each night he will report back to Santa in the North Pole. He'll tell him if I've been good or bad, and if I brush my teeth and use the potty and if I mind my manors. We named him Tucker. He's moved through out the house so far. I find him hanging out in the kitchen, family room and even my room. I enjoy looking for him each morning.

 Brunch with Santa was a hit! Except when Santa arrived. I kept my distance. I found one of my friends and I enjoyed hanging out with her.

 My best friend made it to Santa's lap. I thought I would just stand on the stage and keep clear distance of this jolly fat old fellow.

 We got to do crafts. We made ornaments for the tree and a picture frame.

Thanksgiving and good times!

 Can you believe it? Thanksgiving is over and we're getting ready for Christmas. But not before we post more Thanksgiving pictures. Here I am with all my cousins, having a good time in IL. Left to right in the above picture you will see Cousins: Clara, Myself, Teagan, Taylor, & Vincent. Also Maxi (Grandma's dog) decided to be apart of the photo shoot.

 I am wiggling and dancing with Wrigley. I like to dance!

 We got a few early Christmas presents from our Aunts, Uncles & Cousins. I got little people and books from Aunt Amy, Uncle Anthony, Taylor, Vincent & Clara. As well as a pink little people car from my Aunt Kelly, Uncle Pat, & Teagan.  Thank you so much! I love the Little people! What a great collection to add to my doll house at home.

 We were just having fun in the above picture, because we were jumping around and throwing balls up in the air. I'm dancing and shaking my butt with Teagan in the picture below. We really liked to show our moves!

 Nothing but good times when I go to my Grandma Rosario's!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!
I'm greatfull for my family and friends! I'm going to give lots of hugs and kisses to everyone!

This year we traveled all the way to IL. to see my Grandma R. and all my family and friends. I had a wonderful time!

We arrived around 2am and had to go straight to bed. We woke up to the smell of the turkey baking.
My cousins and aunts and uncles came over later that day. We played with all of Grandma's cool toys!
I snacked all day so by the time dinner came along, I grazed. But it was delicious!

We went shopping on Black Friday! I slept the entire time. I woke up at Stake n Shake with my Grandma and tried a root bear float. Yum!! I'll have another please!

 Saturday we visited the Oclon family. What a treat! Makayla has some pretty neat toys. I especially loved her big doll house! Hey Oclon's, Thank you so much for my play doh cake maker and for the delicious lunch!
I had so much fun playing with you! It was nice to finally meet Carter too! I think he's bigger then me?

Saturday night we chilled with the Husk family. Teagan has a neat play room! I enjoyed playing kitchen with Teagan and rocking on her rocking horse. Thank you for sharing your toys with me Teagan! Thank you for my Pink little people car too! I love it!!!

Sunday we just played hard all day with my cousins while my Mom went out shopping, 

Monday we spent the whole day with the Butner Family. That was a lot of fun! They have a toy land on every floor! Emily, Erica & Josh were so nice to me! We had so much fun! Josh showed me his remote control train. I can't wait to go back!!!

Tuesday we had to go home. We packed the car up and gave Grandma the biggest hug and kiss goodbye. I was very sad!! I loved spending time with my Grandma! She spoiled me with treats and love all week!
Dad got to take the truck and drive behind us. We got caught in a snow storm in Indiana, but I slept for most of the ride home. It was better weather in OH. We got home late and had to get ready for bed.

The next day Mom and I had a girls day! We went shopping and started decorating for Christmas. I really hated to go back to school the next day. At least it was a short week!

That was a great Thanksgiving!

Mommy and Me

I just had to post one more picture of Mommy and I. We were just getting ready to go out to trick or treat.

Trick or Treat 2011

Who is that wagging her tail?  It's Molly! She's a zebra!

 

We had a very small trick or treat party. My Grandma came over to trick or treat with us while Daddy stayed behind to hand out candy. It wasn't too cold. I was bundled up in my costume with a few layers underneath. 

I went door to door saying "Trick or Treat", "Thank you!" Before I left I kept saying "Trick or Treat smell my feet!". Mom and Dad said I can't say that when I get to people's doors. So I didn't. In fact I got a little too shy when I got to the door and I stuck with the plan so I can get out of there. I wasn't afraid of any the spooky sounds or decorations. I loved this giant spider by someone's house. 

Mom said it was a little spooky that a black cat kept following us to each house. I told Mom "Don't touch him, he's dirty, yuck!" Mom said it's bad luck if he crosses our path. He never did. We always turned away or he walked side by side with us.

                                        

Here is a picture of me and my Grandma on our way to trick or treat.

Our last stop was next door. They had a table full of tricks and treats! To name a few they had candy apples, chocolates, chocolate covered pretzels shaped like a rat, marshmallows,  and lots more! I begged Mom to let me eat the rat pretzel. It was good! But way too big! I traded her for grapes later on. 

Mom made pumpkin pie, and we had sour cream doughnuts and apple cider for a special treat when we got back. I had so much fun this Halloween! I can't wait for next year! I think I'll keep my costume on for a while and play in it. I like to shake my tail.      Happy Halloween!!!

 

Pumpkins

 Time to carve the pumpkins!! My job was to clean out the guts. Dad thought it would be fun to carve and then clean, so I can get started. This way daddy could start carving his pumpkin. It took him all night!

 AAAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhh!!! No pumpkin will go uncarved! No pumpkin will be left full of guts!

And here is my baby pumpkin! Scary ha? Happy Carving!!!