Merry First Christmas!

I had the best time in Texas at Grandpa and Grandma B's new house. We shopped and ate a lot (Grandma is a wonderful cook). I had so much fun playing with everyone, especially Grandma and Grandpa B because I hadn't seen them in a little while. On Christmas Eve, we went to church, and my favorite part was the puppet show where a grumpy old puppet learned the true meaning of Christmas. And there was lots of singing, and I like that!

Here I'm opening my presents Christmas morning - I
especially love clothes!

I had fun playing with Uncle Stu, and my Grandpas and Grandma! I didn't want to leave! I'll be back for more swinging with Grandpa.

The day after Christmas, I finally got my first tooth! All that drooling was worth it. I also got my first double ear infection :( but Mommy and Daddy say that I was a real trooper on the flight back!

Meeting John Michael

Early Monday morning, Grandpa W, Mommy and Daddy and I traveled to Texas to spend Christmas with Grandpa B, Grandma B, and Uncle Stu. Just a few hours after we got there, I met my new friend John Michael. He's 7 months old and lives in Austin with his mommy Mary Beth and his daddy Mike, and he has two teeth! We had a great time playing together and sharing toys.

Catch with Daddy

She's working on her arm in between giggles, but it looks like she's a lefty.

More snow with Sophie and Daddy

(I'm enjoying the snow from inside where it's warm)

I'm 10 months old!

My first snow!!!

Not sure about Rudolph either

Multitasking baby

Santa's supposed to make you happy!

Annabel's not sure what she thinks about Santa. She sat on his lap at her school party on Friday, and then again at our neighborhood party on Saturday morning. Her reaction both times was pretty much the same - she just doesn't like the chubby guy in the red suit. She didn't think the rest of the party was so bad though - they were serving her favorite - donuts!

Our poor little girl has been really sad this week - stomach virus round 2, antibiotic induced diaper rash , yucky cough, runny nose, and teeth that just won't pop out of her puffy gums. It's a lot for a little person to handle!

Playing in the crib