Early on Christmas morning (but not that early), Penelope awoke to her first Christmas.

 Hard to tell if Mom or baby is more excited in their Christmas caps. 

Penelope soon found herself dwarfed and surrounded by all the presents in the stockings.

Just about everywhere was bursting with presents.  All eyes on Penelope!

Penelope in her Christmas cracker hat.  

Penelope and Mom in their Rudolph noses (everyone got one). 

Penelope, along with everyone else,  had a great time opening presents and Penelope really loved her new toys and clothes.  Santa and everyone was very very nice to Penelope (and us too!).

 

Penelope in her favorite present, her new Bumpo chair with her favorite fashion statement, one sock on, one sock off.

Eventually the excitement of the day took its toll and Penelope took a nap, even before all the presents could be opened.  

In the middle of opening gifts, we had a wonderful breakfast.  Christmas morning was close to perfect and only marred by the absence of Grandpa and Grandma Margheim and Uncle Adam.  

Part two with the rest of Christmas coming soon…