But it was a special celebration,
our last as a family of three,
hosting Christmas for the first time,
and the anticipation of welcoming another little member to our family.
Christmas will never be the same.
My parents arrived a few days before Christmas.
They were crucial to our "if Sarah goes into labor early plan", especially since the Fisher's were heading to Iowa to celebrate Christmas.
They brought along a truck full of Christmas gifts,
the bounce house that Lauren made a special request for,
and Hattie Pearl.
Hattie Pearl had emergency surgery a few days before my parents were scheduled to leave.
This explains her e-collar and special haircut.
She ate a bottle of Gorilla Glue.
That really explains the hair cut.
Tim and Ann would like to use this as a public service announcement for all dog owners to throw out Gorilla Glue.
Did I mention Hattie is Charlotte's older sister?
Makes more sense now, doesn't it?
We spent the days leading up to Christmas, getting in the spirit by...
decorating Gingerbread houses,
attending Zoo Lights,
making cake pops, cookies, and homemade ice cream with Grandma,
and jumping in the bounce house with Uncle Tyler in the nearly 80 degree weather.
On Christmas Eve our celebration began.
It was a wonderful and traditional celebration, with appetizers, {the egg rolls!} Christmas music, and opening of gifts from oldest to youngest, with Lauren opening and playing, opening and playing, around us.
Lauren received a tool bench from Dad, which was a real hit...
and a horse from Papa and Grandma that she can ride around the house.
It's on skateboard wheels and it's amazing.
My 9 month pregnant self rode it around the house before the bow was placed on it for gifting.
When asked what she would like to name her horse,
she responded, "Best Friend".
Heart melted.
On Christmas morning, we woke to gifts from Santa.
Actually we woke to Lauren hammering something on her tool bench,
which lead to finding what Santa brought...
A baby high chair and a train set.
We spent the rest of Christmas day enjoying a beautiful dinner with family,
playing with and being thankful for all the special gifts exchanged,
and this very pregnant mama taking multiple walks around the neighborhood, hoping to bring on a baby.
Merry Christmas!
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