Today, we watched our baby girl celebrate her first Christmas. While she won’t remember it (except from these pictures), she had a blast ripping, munching, crawling all over her new presents. Our friends and family over did it this year with their fantastic presents for Kate: tons of new books, plush toys, toys for riding and bath time play, fancy dresses and pretty cloths, sparkling jewelry, shoes and so much more.

So, we can officially add a few new favorites of Kate. She loves the Christmas lights on our tree, house and those in the neighborhood. Kate loves ripping (and sometimes eating) wrapping paper. She seems incredibly fond of chewing on small boxes containing jewelry. It goes without say, if it makes sounds and/or has flashing lights, our daughter loves it. Also, Kate has mastered posing just long enough for Jenny and I to realize we should be taking a picture…and then moving away to avoid the future embarrassment.

Here’s a few adorable pictures we snapped of the magic. Hope you enjoy! Until Christmas 2011: