2nd Christmas for Iris

Christmas Eve day started with a long bike ride with Dada and Uncle Justin. Mom was at home baking pies with cousin Grace. In the evening, we had a brisk walk to church to see the Living Nativity scene. With all the animals-donkey, lamb, and cow; she liked looking at the angel on top of the shed. Then, we all attended a Christmas eve service.

The next morning, Iris had the pleasure of waking her cousin up. Then, she pulled the covers over herself to pretend sleep. She really likes her jie-jie Grace. :) Take a look at those smiles!

After A-ma and A-gong arrived with Aunts Ruth and Lai Chan, Iris got to unwrap presents. Yeah!
Iris did very well and likes her new pink hat that is soft and warm. She looked pretty dazed as she watched everyone else open their presents. In the end, I am overwhelmed by God's blessings of love, family, and generous giving. The love of family surrounded Iris this Christmas, and God-willing, this will be the norm for all her formative years.

The traditional turkey dinner was great with plenty of leftovers. Yum-yum! Iris didn't care for much of the food, with the exception of the banana (sweet) bread. The drama happened while several of us were on a walk around the neighborhood. The garbage disposal had a clog, and as Dada tried to unclog it, the pipe under the sink came loose and buckets of yucky water flowed out. Uncle Justin came to help, but what a mess! Note: no picture.

The day after Christmas (a.k.a. Boxing Day) meant Iris actually got to play with some of her Christmas gifts. Once three adults figured out how to assemble it, Iris had fun playing in her toddler size house, tent and tunnels. Aunt Ruth managed to fit inside with her at one point.

Stay tuned for more family photos as we welcome the new year in Pebble Beach, CA!