Thursday, December 18, 2008

Christmas parties, dress up time and a sleigh ride

This Christmas stuff sure is fun!
Taking a sleigh ride last Sunday with good our friends Jeanne and Riley
Patiently waiting on line for the sleigh ride.


Chandler and her BFF Riley while we waited for the next wagon. It was such a beautiful night. The horse drawn wagon took us through a lovely Charlotte neighborhood lined with lighted luminaries. Even Santa was on our wagon. We all sang Christmas carols throughout the ride. Can't wait to do it again next year.


Our dear friends Anne and Jillian at the Hands On Children's Center in Asheville, NC. We had so much fun there. Chandler had a blast playing with Jillian and our new friend Celia and she loved the dress up area. Hope to get back there again soon.


My little princess taking a well deserved thumb break!


Keeping up with the big girls sure is fun but certainly not an easy job for just anyone. Chandler didn't back down to the challenge.



Princess Chandler with fellow Princess Jillian and "Beast Celia" (from Beauty and the Beast).



Doc Chandler in the house!

Whew, who knew having hair would be so hard to keep up with?

Life is good!

Chandler makes another trip to Chuck E. Cheese for our friend Hayden's 3rd birthday party. She was a little under the weather this day but didn't let it stop her from a very fun time.


Chandler and BFF Riley at the Charlotte Chapter of Families With Children From China's Christmas Party. Chandler enjoyed showing off her new walking skills to Riley.


The most wonderful Christmas present imaginable... my Sweet Chandler.


4 comments:

Alyson said...

Nicole,
She is beautiful, I love the pictures. What a great Christmas present, I know you are having so much fun.

Beth said...

I love that the little girl with not very much hair is playing with the big brush. hehe :)

For as much struggle as you've both had health-wise, you sure have some adorable pictures.

She is so sweet Nicole! You make a beautiful family!

Can't wait to see you in a month - Beth

Anonymous said...

Hi, Nicole & Chandler. We are sooooo happy to see you together. What a beautiful little girl! I'm sure you think it was well worth the wait. I love seeing all the photos and the interaction between Channie and her new friends and family. What a blessing she is. I hope some day we'll get to meet her in person.

Norma and Bob Grimes

RamblingMother said...

Love the pics. she is a doll.

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