Breakfast is done and everyone reassembles in the front living room to continue opening presents.
Attention is now directed to the Christmas tree and Uma starts everything off.
She's forgotten some of the fine points of gift opening, so mom shows her what to do.
A purse! With a dog in it! The dog came out quickly to see what else is in there. This is a gift from Ralph, who remains down in the mud room by her choice. There is a wonderfully warm radiator that she likes to lie next to plus she has decided that she does not like the hard wood floors. Uma likes the purse, however.
Ani gets a quilt. Cathy made this for Ani and even though it will be a couple of years before Ani recognizes all the objects on the quilt, it has a lifetime of love sewn into it for her to enjoy.
The next gift for Uma is too big to wrap so an "entrance" is planned.
It's an art easel! "Thanks Nanima, I love it!" This is the easel that Cathy assembled the other day.
Uma is testing the markers to see how they work.
A masterpiece in the making.
Meanwhile Ani, happy and content, plays with the blowfish and waits the next feeding.
Shortly it's surprise time again for Uma. "Close your eyes Uma." She's got the basic concept down but there may be a little peeking going on there.
Mom helps with the surprise. Everyone's eyes are closed... what's next?
Dad rolls in a Jet Tricycle. Uma moves up from her 4 wheel mini cooper from last year to 3 wheels this year!
Uma gives the trike a test spin. Her legs are not quiet long enough to reach both pedals at the same time but she has lots of fun. Soon, however, she'll be in top form.
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