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A Glimpse at Some of the Favorite Presents

 Caleb and Abby waited together at the top of the stairs for the very first time.  I'd be lying if I said I didn't get a little teary-eyed.

Waiting at the top of the stairs is soooo much better than waiting on your bed with your eyes closed like we had to make Caleb do last year at RMH!

The first glimpse

Caleb got a knight pop-up book that makes all sort of noises.  You can also see a little of the indoor trampoline that Santa brought both Caleb and Abby.


Abby got a walker (she's still a little uncertain about it, but we're getting there!) and you can see her sweet little princess doll that we (Caleb) have named Belle.


She got a teeny tiny little doll that is just her size.  She loves to give her hugs!  Abby also got the zebra in the background.  She is currently terrified of it, but we're hoping to break down the walls eventually.  She's been staying on it a few seconds longer each time we've tried.  :)

Caleb got a light saber.  Oh. My. Goodness!  The boy was in heaven!  He also got the Star Wars shirt he is wearing, although you can't see too much of it here.

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