Merry Christmas!
Over the past 2 weeks we have had a very busy Christmas holiday. We visited with our friends families and had our own celebration. With all the goodies and presents, it was overwhelming!
On Saturday December 20th, we went to visit with long time friends, Marty, Bruce, Elyse, and Bethany, to celebrate my mom's (Bushka's) birthday. Since it falls on Christmas Eve, we always celebrate a little earlier so she can enjoy it separate from the Christmas holiday. Everyone has a blast and it was so great to hang out with our friends. Taylor's godmother Bethany was there, and it was great to see them together.
On Sunday December 21st we went to the Henry Ford Museum to see the "Out of this world" exhibit, with some costumes from film and television. There we were able to see Santa. Taylor had a great time, and when it came her turn to see Santa, she walked right up to him and posed for pictures! Ever since she has been walking around saying "Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas!"
On Christmas Eve we went to Bushka's to celebrate with my family. My mom (Bushka), My step dad Mike, Sister Stacey, her boyfriend Ken, Tony, Taylor and myself were all there. We had a wonderful dinner, good conversation and then opened presents. Taylor received some wonderful gifts including a high chair for her babies, a Little People house set, and a doctor's kit. She was hesitant at first to open the gifts, but once she started Taylor never stopped! She tore through them and after she got the wrapping paper off each one we had to open the gift itself so she could play with it right then and there! When it came time to leave, she threw a fit, holding onto her highchair with all her might! Eventually she allowed us to put her in the car, after a very sad a pathetic goodbye to everyone! 
The next morning we had our own celebration with Taylor. We opened presents and she was very excited! From us she got a few things like a pair of shoes for her baby, and some Cailou DVD's. But from Santa she got a ton of Little People, a Spiderman, Indiana Jones, and a Batman Galactic Heroes! She also received some building blocks, and a Little People book. She opened everything with a ton of excitement and had a blast!
From there we headed to Tony's brother Keith's house to celebrate with the Van Sant family. Everyone came including Keith, Josh, Kayla, Nick, Jenny, Zach, Jessica, Terry, Mary, Uncle Mark, Mark Jr, Mason and Carson. We had a great dinner which I think everyone overate on!, and then opened presents. Just to name a few things Taylor received, a Little People castle, a Care Bear, books, and the biggest of all (literally!) was a four wheeler! It fits her perfect and it runs via button so her little legs don't have to push a pedal! We all had such a great time. 
On December 27th we went to my grandparents house to visit for a while. It was great to see Taylor want to be with her Great Grandparents, and she really enjoyed spending the time with them. she got the cutest little cloth house with 4 bears, a bed, chairs and blankets inside! She loves it! She also received an amazing tea set from my Aunt Donna and uncle Paul.
With the Christmas season now coming to an end, Taylor is still walking around asking for presents. She doesn't understand that it has ended. I am sad too, as this was a great holiday!
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Love, The Van Sant's!
