Just as we always have, we ventured to Booker for Christmas with our families. But, before we headed out we had our little family Christmas at home on Sunday night. Of everything in her stocking, her Santa Clause straw made her the happiest. Em'ry was super excited to ride her new four-wheeler! We were afraid she might be scared but she loves it. She doesn't hold the button down so she just peels out again and again.
We have been traveling with Em'ry since she was very small but still weren't sure how she would handle the drive since she is getting older, napping less, and becoming more mobile. She was an angel as always!
We headed out at 5am and the trip took 12hrs. Em'ry slept for the majority of the trip but even when she was awake she was her bubbly self. She talked, snacked, and played with her "car toys." She let Macy know who is boss. She refused to let her rest her chin on her carseat. They worked it out.
Em'ry is definitely to an age in which she remembers people, is confident, and very social.
With so many distractions, we thought it would be a great time to cut out one of her last two nursing seesions. This combined with her new mobility means she needs more calories and it just so happens that she started a growth spurt at the same time and is eating constantly. We were successful and she is INDEPENDENT! and, so is mommy ;)
We started of our Christmas celebration with lunch in Pampa with Greg's extended family. Em'ry loved playing with her cousins Gracyn and Maddox and met her Great-grandpa Robinson for the first time.
We spent Christmas Eve at Mimi and Grandad Banks' with dinner and gifts. Em'ry got a ride-a-long train and it was a hit! She was a little hesitant to open her presents because we have been telling her "no" for a month. She also got clothes, books, and numerous toys. We were busy all evening playing hard.
Christmas morning was spent at Nana and Papi's. Em'ry was up early and I finally let her wake up the house to open presents. The dancing snowman in her stocking made her dance! By now she was starting to get the hang of opening gifts and realized she wouldn't get in trouble. Her favorite gift is a little walk-a-long puppy that doesn't even use batteries!
Of course, Em'ry thought the biggest present was for her and she doesn't look too worried about her wild hair!
She also got cheetos in her stocking and she cared more about those than any of her gifts.
Em'ry loves this wagon she got from Grandpa and Grandma Godino and Aunt Ang. We couldn't get her out of it! And, since we've been home she has enjoyed the trip to the mailbox more than ever before.
The evening of Christmas day was spent at Grandpa Calvin's for the Cochran family Christmas. What a crew! There were 30 people in his house! I
t was loud and it was fun!
t was loud and it was fun! 
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