Aryana Wolak Tuanquin: First Christmas

Christmas time was very busy. A week before Christmas Aryana was invited to her first children's Christmas party where Santa made an appearance. She was very questionable about this person in a big red suit but liked the idea that she got a present from him.

Absolutely thrilled to meet Santa?

She received her first bath book. She loved it. She chewed, chewed, and chewed on it. (She is in the "everything goes into my mouth stage") Thanks Santa!!

At the HMA X-mas party with Aryana checking out her gift from Santa

We first traveled to Charleston, WV to spend time with Lola and Lolo and her aunties and uncles. We played a lot of Rock Band, and Lee got to cruise in Lanie's and Sar's new BMW. (Sara was home with the baby.)

Auntie Leilanie entertaining Aryana

Uncle Sar teaching Aryana how to rock out on the drums

Aryana got to see more Aunties and Uncles at the Pacis' Christmas party. Lee and I brought our gifts from Kentucky to Charleston to open up on Christmas Day. Aryana received lots of presents from her Auntie's and Uncle's, and she loved the taste of everyone of them too. She received lots of books, clothes, and toys. She really loves books, which is a good thing. Her big gift was her new toy piano from Santa, which she loves to play with.

Uncle Mark and Aryana

Lola, Lee, and Aryana relaxing on the couch

Christmas cake from Auntie Tina

Lolo Nar with Aryana

On Christmas day, Aryana took her first airplane ride to Washington, D.C., and then we drove to Delaware to spend Christmas with my family. Delaware is the only state without a commerical airport. We got there in time for Christmas dinner, and we spent the evening with my family. We opened gifts the next morning, and Aryana was spoiled yet again. She received more books, dresses, toys, and safety proofing gadgets for the house. Over the next couple of days, we spent time relaxing in Delaware.

Having a Merry Christmas in Delaware

With Auntie Jackie

Delaware sure is a nice place to relax

Learning how to befriend doggies

Aryana got to see the Atlantic Ocean for the first time, and Lee was able to enjoy Thrasher's fries on the boardwalk. We took advantage of Delaware's tax-free shopping and new year's deals and went to the outlets to shop. Lee was able to buy two Puma shoes for 60 dollars.

First time seeing the ocean! (Too bad it's so cold)

Family photo at the beach (with Thasher's fries in hand- delicious!)

On the way back to DC, we stopped by Sarah's and James' place for dinner, and it was so nice seeing them. Their daughter Vanessa has gotten so big, and we really miss being with them on a regular basis.