Keira's First Christmas

So yesterday we took Keira on her first annual Christmas outing. First we went to Build-a-Bear and Kimani and I worked on building Keira's bear. We decided that this would be an annual thing we do. We picked out a bunny rabbit and named her Hunny Bunny. We can't wait until she's old enough to pick out her own bear and clothes but I secretly LOVED doing it lol. So much so that DH wants to get one for me! Ha ha.

Then we went to visit Santa. He had just got back from lunch so the line wasn't too long. We ended up waiting for him on line for about 45 minutes. Enough time to feed cranky Keira and burp her. So when it was our turn I handed my baby to this infamous man that all the children know and love. I was a little afraid... Why you might ask? Because this is the first time that I've ever met Santa! Up close a personal! I don't think I was really afraid, just anxious and giddy... corny right? Well Keira didn't even notice who was holding her. She just sat on his lap and looked at the people passing by in the mall. The elf photographer and I tried to get her attention and she looked at us like we were crazy. Then out of no where she smiled a HUGE smile! It was so surprising that the other parents on line even giggled and smiled! I glanced at the picture so quick and approved it that I didn't even notice that she had her eyes closed! Lol. Oh well, it just showed how thrilled she was to see Santa.

Then before we ended our mall visit Ms. Keira Lynn got her ears pierced. We weren't planning on it, but Kimani mentioned getting her earring for Christmas and I said why not get her ears peirced. She just got her 4 month shots. So we went to Piercing Pagoda and I asked TONS of questions (even though I knew all the answers). After we picked out her earrings and paid, the lady marked Keira's ears for placement and once we approved she went to pierce. After the first shot (I guess that's what you call it) Keira cried like she was startled. Then she stopped. Then the lady pierced her second ear. She cried a bit more and wimpered until Kimani picked her up and consoled her. By the time I got up from the seat Keira was fast asleep. I think the piercing upset me more than it did her! She cried more when she got her shots!

Well that was our Christmas adventure. Enjoy the pictures!

P.S. The Christmas angel pictures with the tutu I did myself a couple of weeks ago.