By the third night of Hanukkah, I became a candle lighting master.
Also a present-opening master! I got a cat journal and a big box of markers.
I loved seeing all of the colors listed on the box of markers…
…and tested them all in my new cat journal.
Then on the next night, I got a couple of books that I had previously checked out at the library and loved, including “They All Saw a Cat!”
I wear my glasses in the morning, and Kenji wanted to see what they were all about. He looks pretty good, huh?
Then he wanted to go outside and blow bubbles, even though it was really cold. Not me!
He loves playing with Daddy…
…And I enjoy cuddling and relaxing.
Then it was time for Kenji to go home. But before he left, he took these pictures of Mommy and Aunt Lisa. Thanks for visiting, Kenji!
In the evening, we celebrated the final night of Hanukkah. That’s a lot of candles!
Grandma and Grandpa got me this cool pedal Go Kart. Thanks for all of the Hanukkah gifts, Grandma and Grandpa!
Kenji and I spent the morning playing at home with everything in my playroom.
Eventually, Kenji found a spray water bottle. We had way too much fun spraying water into a bowl.
Then we went to the playground and had loads of fun.
In the evening, we celebrated the 7th night of Hanukkah.
Kenji got stickers and I got a book and another subway train – the F train!
Kenji is here!
He wasted no time in touching all of my toys, all before even taking off his jacket.
Kenji got to celebrate the sixth night of Hanukkah with me.
We both opened our presents at the same time.
Kenji got some rainbow scratching paper…
…and I got some metal trains. Kenji drove them on their tracks and I drove them on him!
For the fifth night of Hanukkah, I was presented with a really big present and it was this awesome Hot Wheels track with a double loop!
When I woke up Christmas morning, I found a present waiting from Santa. It was a doll wearing a tulle dress! I named her Baby Rosie.
I got lots of other cool gifts involving my very favorite things – comfy coats, roller coasters, and the NYC subway. Thank you, Mommy and Daddy, Nana and Papa, and Uncle Mike and Aunt Sarah!
I also got this spinner toy that makes me feel like I’m on the Mad Tea Party ride in Disneyland.
I spent a good long time comparing the 2004 and 2019 subway maps that Santa left in my stocking.
After all my new presents were opened, I played with my old wooden train set with its new subway car.
But the festivities weren’t over! Come sundown, we celebrated the fourth night of Hanukkah.
I got another subway car (the S train!) to add to my collection, as well as a book about fun and crazy words. Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa!
For the third night of Hanukkah, I got an electric NYC subway train set!
Daddy and I built it together.
I like to stop it at its stations.
There are lots of people who need to ride the train!
Before lighting the menorah, I dressed Abby up in a nice dress for the occasion.
Then I got down to the business of lighting two candles.
Tonight, Grandma and Grandpa got me a NYC Subway “D” train…
…and a book about the creation of the NYC Subway map.
This D train is running express up 6th Avenue!
Hanukkah began tonight! I lit the firetruck menorah I’ve had since I was a wee baby.
Grandma and Grandpa got me the card game Uno.
And Mommy and Daddy got me a toy where I get to dress people up in tulle dresses and comfy coats.
After dinner, I played Uno the way I do in Spanish class at school. I pick a card and say the number and color in Español. Cinco rojo! Thanks, Grandma and Grandpa!
Aunt Lisa mixed up Kenji’s animals during the night, so Kenji had to fix them right away.
Did you know that Kenji really likes balloons?
I opened my gifts from the Taylor’s, which included this great book about the 50 states.
It had a whole bunch of facts about every state, all the state flags, capitals, and American presidents. Thanks, Taylor’s!
Kenji got some cool Disney cars, which he liked a lot. He reminds me of me when I was two!
Then we decorated some cookies. We are obviously naturals.
It was also the final night of Hanukkah. After sundown, I mustered up all of my concentration to light all eight candles.
From Mom and Dad, I got a book about a dinosaur named…Dexter!
And from Grandma and Grandpa, I got a spirograph set! Thanks, Grandma and Grandpa, for the gifts all Hanukkah long!
Then when it was time to go to bed, I found Kenji cuddling with Hugs. She is so loved…
