Merry Christmas Oma, Opa & Lulu

It is really is looking like Christmas around our house now.  Here is a little peek at a few of our decorations.

Last night we invited my dad and step-mom over for dinner.  I must admit we are not really the entertainers, but I have to say we had a great time, and I kept my little event small and low stress. Pottery barn dip, homemade salsa/chips, a pot of tortilla soup, corn casserole, brownies for dessert.

Hayden of course had a blast having Oma and Opa over to see her tree and dogs.....plus they let her open her Christmas present early!!!

My dad was truly given the gift of life this year.  He received a heart transplant back in May, and while the road has been a little tough since then.....he is doing amazing!! 

Hayden is very fond of both of them, and must say the feeling is quite mutual I think:) They think she is pretty special too!!!

Dinner table sat for our company

Opening Lulu:)

Had I known what they were getting her I would not have bothered to get her a thing.....to say Hayden LOVES what they brought her is a complete understatement!!!! Lulu the cat has officially become a member of the family. It is called a "fur real pet" Lulu meows, licks her paw as she strokes her face, rolls over, closes her eyes. She actually looks very real and Hayden thinks she died and Mommy bought her a cat!!! She wants to sleep with her, but we know there would be no sleeping, so we convinced her that Lulu would sleep outside of her room. The first thing she did when she awoke this morning was grab the cat and head to breakfast. She felt as thought Lulu must be thirsty and would want some milk just like her:)

I have a few more funny pics of Hayden and her new best furry friend, just need to get them off my phone. 

Hayden is obsessed with their cat Checkers, and so this was the perfect gift for my animal loving child!!!

                I can say it is the next best thing to the real thing......no litter box and no vet bills!!!