The FUN of adding the Christmas Toys to the Play Area

 Somehow, ALL of the girls’ Christmas gifts made it to Germany, but then we did check 310 lbs. worth of luggage and had numerous gifts in our carry-ons!  The girls were pleased to see that Mommy and Daddy had some gifts waiting for them in Germany too:).  We had fun adding the news toys to the basement play area.  Elle already hosted a play date at her home last Saturday, where she was able to show her friends some of her favorite new gifts (i.e. Fur-Real Cats, Baby Alive Dolls, dress up clothes, crafts, etc.).  She was hoping there would be time to watch one of her new Disney movies, but we ran out of time (thus we had Family Movie Night Saturday evening).  We feel so fortunate to have a finished basement to play in since the weather is often very rainy but warm.  But we feel even more fortunate to have met such great new friends in Germany!

So as you can see, we officially have Fur-Real Cats, a Dog, a bunny, a puppy and kitty.  I am finding that they are the best pets because they are so easy to clean up after and care for.  Though, they can be rather startling at times due to their noise sensitivity.  Our cleaning woman about quit last Friday because she got so freaked out when she turned the lights on to clean this particular room and all the cats started to "meow"; I suppose I should have "warned" her about all of our new animals:)!