Dinner and a Show

Such a great night. Merry Christmas!

My Hoodlum

I wish Santa was smart enough to think about a cute hat Avery could put on herself. She's been stealing Brian's hippy looking one.

Holiday Baking

She's really good at quality control.

...and cleaning up every last drop.


Oh, and we've been pretty strict about pacifiers for sleep time only. She's getting better about leaving it in her crib. But when I asked her to give her pacifier to hippo after her nap today, this is what she did...

She has also started sharing food and her sippy cup with all of her animals and cars and bus and anything else that has a mouth. Cute.

Funny Problem

Since the time Avery started taking a bath in the big tub, we've done jammies, stories and prayer on our bed.

It's sort of become a problem now that it's her FAVORITE place to play. I think it's because it is so soft and squishy. She loves to roll around, stand up, and fall down. Looks like serious fun.

Fab 40's

We went down to the Fab 40's with Nanny and Grandpa tonight and they were truly FABULOUS! They've decorate their already breathtaking homes with beautifully festive displays.

Avery loved watching it all standing in her car seat. The highlight of the trip for sure. Next time, we'll bundle up with some hot cocoa and walk the streets. Such a fun time!

My Hiding Spot

Was discovered a week earlier than expected.

Oh well. They had fun putting it together. Every time we've passed that room today Avery says, "choo choos!" It's been a fun day.

Christmas Lights

All bundled up to go see a Christmas light show in the neighborhood.

Quite the show...you tune your radio to a station that's synced up.

We loved it!

Christmas Festival

Our ward had a "Musical Christmas Festival" tonight that I was a part of. I played the piano for a number and sang in a few things. Then after the music, we walked from room to room and met the shepherds, angels, wise men and finally in a little stable Mary and Joseph with their baby Jesus. Avery loved it. It was nice to get in the real Christmas mood. I finished up the last of my Santa Christmas shopping today and I'm excited to have a week to enjoy the real meaning and spend some time making memories with my family.



Oh, and thanks for not saying anything about how my hair looks like a wet dog. I was trying something new. It obviously didn't work. And, well, Avery seemed to be having a bad hair day as well. Sorry darlin'. Sometimes I think Brian's the lucky one.

Thanks Nanny!!

Brian and I went over to some friends tonight and had a blast. Judging by our tired eyes...we really did have a good time.

It was our first time leaving Avery, (I know...we need to get out more...), but look how good she did!

THANK YOU NANNY!!! We love you!

When did she grow up?