1st Christmas

Kate had a busy first Christmas! The festivities started on the night of the 23rd. All of the Cowan (Susan's side) got together to celebrate. When I say all of the Cowans I am not talking about 10 people, I am not talking about 20 people---try 54! Kate was so good. She had her eyes opened and was very alert most of the time. G'ma Schindewolf was very proud to show her off!




The 24th was action packed. We had breakfast at Don and Susie's, lunch with the entire Schindewolf family and Christmas Eve with my family and the Ramirez family. We were exhausted (and oh so full) by the end of the day, but so thankful to have such wonderful families and friends to share the day with!

This baby needs a bow, she looks like a boy---a cute boy!

Stop taking my picture!!

We rushed over to my parents for Christmas breakfast and gifts. Kate must have been a good girl because Santa brought her a lot of toys and clothes. She is growing so fast! Noah was actually able to tear the wrapping paper off his gifts! He is getting so big. It was neat that both Noah and Kate celebrated their first Christmas together---the first of many! Erik and I were so excited to get a new camera for Christmas. No, we did not wear out the old one taking pictures of Kate!! It was just time for an upgrade!

Kate got to meet some of my favorite people--Jodie and Amanda. They both stopped by to catch up and meet our baby girl. Our old neighbors also stopped by. They have 3 very sweet children and it was good to see them. It was nice of all of them to take time out of their busy schedules to come over.

Amanda and Kate

We hope you had a memorable Christmas and a happy and healthy new year!

Kristen