Christmas Eve

Christmas is coming!

first candycane


waiting for Santa

sitting with Santa

play time at the mall

first present

Cookie Swap

Eight ladies participated in the Cookie Swap last night at our place, although I think there were at least 11 different kinds of cookies! Impressive, aren't they?!

A few husbands tagged along and there were lots of babies too... :)

Elise and Maren had matching outfits. How cute are these little holiday munchkins?!

Thanks for the Santa hat Nana and Papa!

Elise & Maren

Elise and her buddy Maren at "Soup Night." They loved standing together at Sarah Robert's coffee table.

A view from behind. :)

"Coffee at Audrey's" was Tuesday morning. Elise decided to inspect Maren's 4 teeth. She loves to touch other people's faces.

Finger Lickin' Good

Elise now prefers to feed herself. So, forget the pureed fruits & veggies, pass Elise the finger foods. Tonight's dinner? Green beans, sweet potatoes, and hard-boiled egg yolk (her new favorite).

snowy day

Elise had her first skiing experience on Saturday. We've had several days of light to moderate snow, and so on Saturday Toby wanted to try out his cross country skiis. We put a very bundled Elise in the backpack to enjoy the ride.

Elise's 1st Christmas Tree

Yesterday afternoon we went - on a perfectly wonderful snowy day - to pick out our Christmas tree at Meister's nursery. With eggnog cappuccinos in hand, the Charlie Brown Christmas movie playing in the background, and one very tired baby girl napping in her crib, Toby and I began the decorating. I'll post some shots of the finished product next time.

We wish all of our family and friends a joyous Christmas season! Enjoy all your favorite holiday traditions!