Little Ladybug's Journey: Operation Santa Claus has been accomplished...

Stockings were hung by the chimney with care

Well, the wee one is sound asleep, and mommy and JuJu have finished filling stockings and setting out presents, and all is well in the Schroeder household!

Today we just hung out around home as mommy knew that tonight would be enough excitement for the darling. After her nap...yes she did take a two hour nap on Christmas Eve...we got all dolled up for church, where Emily had the best time with her friend Jaycee. I love the Crane-Williams family! I just have to say a side note; that entire family is one special bunch of loving, caring people! The love of their family is the true meaning of Christmas!

After church we headed to grandpa and grandma's for dinner and gifts with Sandy's side of the family; my step sisters and their families. Emily had a great time with her cousins and ate a pretty good dinner amongst all of the excitement!

Emily had a fun time helping my niece Makena hand out presents, and an even greater time opening her gifts! She did a wonderful job trying to "read" the tag and thank the giver!

After much fun and family, we headed home to prepare for the big guy's visit! Emily helped mommy put cookies on our Santa plate, helped pour the milk, wrote a note to Santa that said she loved him..., and best of all...wait for it...helped mommy sprinkle reindeer food (oats) to help the reindeer find our house and sparkles (glitter) to help Santa see our yard.

Emily was in bed by 9 and asleep by 9:40. She was one excited little munchkin when I put her to bed, and tomorrow is going to be full of joy through the eyes of a happy five year old!

More to come tomorrow!

Kathy