Delaney's First Christmas

The past two days have been a whirlwind and we're all quite exhausted. We celebrated Christmas Eve with Janma's family - the Rose clan: Phil, Margo, Jill, Marilyn and Paul, Karen, Cam, Sky and Cole. Jen, Matt, Hailey and Pete, Lin & Raina were missed but we're hoping they can join the festivities next year. Grandma Jan joined us for the first time and she was a great addition to the celebration. Janma and Grandpa teamed up to prepare another delectable holiday meal. Adhering to tradition, they cooked ham, Swedish meatballs, lefse, a lime-avocado salad, and Great Grandma Ann's cheesy potatoes. Margo brought the gifta (a Rose family standard and delicious taste treat) and Paul baked his homemade buns. Dad gave you a generous serving of lefse and you also tasted a bit of Margo's yummy gifta. Your first Christmas Eve dinner did not disappoint. Following dinner, we gathered in the living room for gift opening. Your first bike from Janma and Grandpa and a new laptop from Grandma Jan will be thoroughly enjoyed in the upcoming months.

Santa dropped in while you were sleeping and left you books and the cutest, most cuddly teddy bear. It goes without saying that you were a good little one this year!

We spent Christmas Day with Rachel, Jason, Cassidy, Josh, Zack, Grandma Jan and Jason's mom Kathy and sister Erika. The excitement surrounding the season of giving was ever-present at the Davis home as you and your cousins opened presents. Rachel and Jason served a tasty turkey dinner. What a perfect day! An early evening visit to my cousin Mike's put you over the edge. Though you slept all the way from Woodbury to Maple Grove, tears erupted upon arrival and fusses of discontent accompanied us on our journey home. But all of the Dixon relatives were so happy to see you, if only just for a moment. Next year we will be certain to carve out more time to relax during this busy time.

This year we received our greatest gift - you. Our nine month adventure together has been nothing short of AWESOME. We are incredibly blessed with the most precious daughter. Happy 1st Christmas Delaney!