It was a magical Christmas this year with our little, wide-eyed bean and her sweet, jaw-dropping smiles. In fact, it was such a fun-filled holiday that we had to make it a "two-parter" post.
Part I started when we packed up on Dec. 23 and headed to Buffalo, NY. Luckily, the weather cooperated and we made it there and back in one piece! Maddy had a blast seeing all her aunts, uncles, cousins, and Grandma & Poppy.
We went to church on Christmas Eve with Grandma, Poppy, Uncle Jay and Aunt Jeanine. Mommy proudly marched Maddy down the aisle in a special procession that invited all babies and their parents to follow the priest to the alter. Up to the manger we went, where the priest gave a very special blessing to the mass and the little ones. After a little cooing and flirting with some people in church, Maddy fell into a deep sleep for the rest of the service. She only made one squeak the whole mass and didn't open those big beautiful peeps of hers until we got home.
Then, we headed back to Grandma's house for pizza, wings and...presents! The kids were so cute this year, ready to jump out of their skin in excitement, but politely allowing each to open their presents, one at a time. Madame M was, of course, spoiled with tons of cute clothes and toys. Poor girl was teething like crazy during her time to open presents, but she held in like a champ. Here is a special poem she put together for all to enjoy. To view more pictures from Buffalo, click here.
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Written by Madelyn Ann Tripp
Edited by Lee Ann Tripp
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house,
each Tripp child was stirring, faster than a mouse.
The presents were wrapped by Grandma Joy with care.
The kids couldn't believe that Santa was already here!
Maddy was nestled and warm, all dressed in red
While visions of teething rings danced in her head.
With mamma in her sweater and snug in Daddy's lap
she was ready to settle in for a long winter’s nap.
When in the living room there arose such a clatter,
She sprang from her sleep to see what was the matter.
Her big eyes flew open in a flash,
to see a pool of drool, making a big splash.
With a little wipe from mommy, so lively and quick,
she was ready for the wonders of the magical St. Nick.
Grandma gathered all the children and near they came,
And she whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!
"Now Brenden! Now, Jack! Now, Trent, Maddy and Sam!
It's time to open presents," and they said, "Yes, Ma'am!"
They sprang to their gifts, sharp as a whistle,
And flew across the room, like the down of a thistle.
Each child was thrilled at the presents that came
And Maddy couldn't believe so many packages were addressed to her name.
The fun exerciser, all pretty and pink,
the toys galore, so many new outfits --all but the kitchen sink!
Ready for bed, Maddy heard Poppy say, as he snuck out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"
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