Back to the party - Presents

Grace's friends and family totally spoiled her this year. We opened gifts for what seemed like forever. Grace and her cousins and friends had a great time. Next year, however, I will do things differently. First, I will hold back all the presents from people who aren't present or from Jeff and I to be opened on her actual birthday. This will cut down on time and confusion. The other thing I will do differently is ask that each child sit with their parents and not crowd Grace. Several of her presents got opened by other kids and she was certainly crowded. For this year it was okay, but when she is four I can't see her being as nice about it!

Her favorite gifts include all the Calico Critter items, the different books (esp. Angelina Ballerina, the "God-BooK" - aka bible - and The Beach Bugs), Candy Land and the princess-bride Barbie. Don't feel badly if your gift isn't listed because she really loves everything, those items she just tends to go back to more frequently. She also is going to wear out her newest pair of pink sparkle shoes.