I wanted to get some pictures of Beatrix next to our Christmas tree.

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But of course, like all children, she couldn’t resist touching.

And she tried to open her presents early, the only way she knows how.

But, as mean parents do, we said she had to wait until Christmas Day.

Papa helped her open presents:

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And Momma helped her open presents:

She likes her books, but hasn’t quite learned proper handling yet.

And of course, after the wrapping paper, her favourite part was the box and she kept reaching for it:

She spent the day being cute in her Christmas clothes.

I think she was as pleased with the day as she is with most days – and we were, too.