Tuesday, December 29, 2009

2nd Annual Girls Gift Exchange

Last year we started this fun tradition for Christmas, seeing how some of my closest friends had baby girls, all within the same year. We thought a little party for them would be fun and will only get better, as the years pass. The mommies get time together and the girls exchange presents. This year was my turn to host the party and we decided to do a white elephant type exchange-one gift to buy, while drawing names the day of for the exchange. It was a lot of fun and Jayla scored some new PJ's and slippers from her best friend, Lola.

The mommies and the girls
Mama, Candis and Camden (soon-to-be mama of two!!)
I think we are going to have to add Kyan and new baby Creel to the mix next year?!
Mama, Camille and Avery
Me and Jay
Mama, Jenni and Lola
The girls enjoying some grapes.
Not only did Jayla pull Lola's name for a present,but she got a bonus present (on the side) from Lola. These two are closest in age (the EXACT same age) and see each other often. They share a special little bond. Lola got Jayla this adorable My Little Pony, baby doll that comes with a pacifier and bottle. Jayla decided she was going to keep the paci for herself. This was funny to see because she has not used a paci since she was 10 months old. Silly girl!!
My BEAUTY!
The girls
Jayla, Lola, Camden, and Avery

I love Camden's face here, she is so CUTE!

Pretty Lola, look at those lashes!
Adorable Avery
Jay-Lo
Jayla usually yells around the house (when she knows Lola is coming over) "No Lola chair", but she didn't mind sharing her chair today. They were checking out the pony baby.
~Thank you ladies for a fun morning and for keeping the tradition alive. Jayla and I loved having you over and look forward to next year at Jenni's. XO~

3 comments:

Unknown said...

love all the pics it was so fun and i cant wait till nxt yr!!!...and i still cant believe how long jays hair is i loooooove it!!! gorgeous!!

Candis said...

Your house was lots of fun this year, even though Camden kept stealing everything from everyone! (cups, blankies, etc.) I'm trying to have her watch Dora more, so she sees "Swiper, NO swiping- Swiper, NOOO swiping!!" haaa

Thank you again for having us & we look forward to this for years to come!
Did I tell you, that outfit was SO cute you gave Camden, I went & got my Cousin's little girl the same one!? I want to take their pictures in them together when she comes over later today. : )

Jenni said...

yay - two posts in one morning! good job mama sue!

i love our tradition and agree that it will only get better with time!

not only do i love this year's pictures of them, but i love looking back ~ i need to get a book made for sure!

thank you girls for hosting this year, we always love playing with jayla's cool toys! hopefully the weather will be nice next year and the party can be outside at our house?! (wishful thinking i know, but, it could happen!)

love you girls so much!