some Christmas hits

Christmas was a big hit around here.  Emily and Dallas really got into the opening of presents, playing santa, and were pretty good about giving out thank yous!  I thought I would review the really big hits for other parents.  It is always nice to know what was a great purchase!


Duplo Creative Cakes
This has been played with everyday since she opened it.  And played with by all the kids.  I have gotten to eat lots of yummy treats.  Noelle also recieved a Duplo Cinderella castle building set that is also seeing a lot of play time.

These blocks have also been a big hit.  They are foam and made by Imaginarium.  We didn't need another set of block, but these are getting a lot of play time, and have been used with our regular wooden blocks which also get playtime several times a week.



Zingo is a gift we got as a family.  Noelle can almost handle playing it with us.  It has been a fun family game, that holds Dallas attention and is still fun for Emily.


Emily was beyond thrilled to receive the Barbie Ultimate Closet.  This was the one gift she really wanted.  She has organized all of her barbie clothes.  She is so type A sometimes!

The Barbie Designer kit was a really fun gift for Emily too.  She is saving up some money for some replacement dresses.  This kit came with a couple of stencils, tracing paper, templates, markers and stickers to help you design your own dresses for barbie to wear.

Dallas has really liked his drifter semi (dad picked out)
I couldn't find the exact model, but it is similar to this.  The Semi drifts with or without the trailer.  It works really well on our concrete basement floors.


This duplo mater that shoots at targets have been fun.  Dallas also opened up a duplo version of Lighting.  Noelle and Dallas have been building and playing well together with the legos.  Mater often goes and picks up Prince Charming to take him to the castle.