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Wow, I am humbled by your kind words. Thank you so much.
Yesterday we spent most the day traveling back home. One of the highlights was stopping by a Bed Bath & Beyond. One of J's new gifts was a bedroom makeover. We wanted to buy all the stuff ahead of time but felt she needed a voice in the style/colors so that she could truly make the space her own which we thought would help her settle in. She was so excited and was beaming ear to ear. Also, while in the store, she called me "dad" to get my attention. Not going to lie, melted my heart a little.
After making a late arrival, we put up the tree together and decorated it. Growing up, we used to buy an ornament each year to put on the tree. I still have all mine, and the fiancee and I started this tradition in our relationship. So naturally, we had to include J.
Our ornament:
J's ornament:
Today has been a relaxing and lazy day. We have plans with other family & friends later in the week, but wanted this day for us three. We did gifts this morning, smoked a ham, finished setting her room up, watched some movies, showed her how to use the popcorn maker and played with the dogs. My chocolate lab, Stella, absolutely loves J and decided last night that sleeping with her new sister was way cooler than sleeping with mom & dad. Seems to be the case tonight too -- such a traitor, lol.
From our family to yours -- Merry Christmas!!!
Yesterday we spent most the day traveling back home. One of the highlights was stopping by a Bed Bath & Beyond. One of J's new gifts was a bedroom makeover. We wanted to buy all the stuff ahead of time but felt she needed a voice in the style/colors so that she could truly make the space her own which we thought would help her settle in. She was so excited and was beaming ear to ear. Also, while in the store, she called me "dad" to get my attention. Not going to lie, melted my heart a little.
After making a late arrival, we put up the tree together and decorated it. Growing up, we used to buy an ornament each year to put on the tree. I still have all mine, and the fiancee and I started this tradition in our relationship. So naturally, we had to include J.
Our ornament:
J's ornament:
Today has been a relaxing and lazy day. We have plans with other family & friends later in the week, but wanted this day for us three. We did gifts this morning, smoked a ham, finished setting her room up, watched some movies, showed her how to use the popcorn maker and played with the dogs. My chocolate lab, Stella, absolutely loves J and decided last night that sleeping with her new sister was way cooler than sleeping with mom & dad. Seems to be the case tonight too -- such a traitor, lol.
From our family to yours -- Merry Christmas!!!