Christmas

Now that we own a flip we don't take as many pictures. But we did manage to snap a few Christmas morning. The kids didn't wake up too early and of course they had no idea that it was Christmas morning. Although I did get them an Advent calendar from Trader Joes I still don't think they know what we were counting down to. Stella just really enjoyed the little bit of chocolate she got to eat every morning. She would even share with brother some mornings.



Ok I open this little door here...



Opening all the doors now. Note her chocolate moustache.



Coloring at her new table from the Grandparents.



Even though he got lots of new books for Christmas, Aaron keeps going back to his favorites.



Someone is proud of their stacking ability.

Pre-Christmas Festivities

We headed to Winston to see family last weekend and besides the 14 hour drive (not kidding) and the icy roads we had a great time. Stella and Aaron got to see and play in snow last February but it was really wet and really cold. This time there was 6 inches on the ground and it was sunny and pretty warm.


I can't whistle gampa, my lips are fweezin!


Sledding in the backyard with Cousin Will.


Choosing a victim for a snowball attack.

Then we came in out of the cold for some music time.


And now I will play a few selections from The Goldberg Variations in the style of Glenn Gould...


The unorthodox "fist" technique of playing


Working the ivories with his leg thrown over the bench.



Stella with two of her favorite things - snowglobes and kitties.

The trip home was much less eventful and only 5 hours. We are so thankful for our family and the chance to spend time together!

Prepping for the Holiday

We went and got our tree but waited a day to decorate so we could do it with Gma and Gpa. They even got Aaron and Stella their first nativity (the Little People one). I had dreams of getting the Christmas card picture done the same night but neither child was interested in posing.


The princess in her Christmas dress, coloring with Brobee.


The sunshine of my life in his Christmas sweater.



Unpacking and setting up the manger scene.



Putting the Angel on top...



And then trying out the donkey.

They moved into PJ's for decorating the tree and to watch Charlie Brown.



Our happy boy.



The happiest boy!



Taking her job very seriously.



Checking out his reflection.

Indeed the most wonderful time of the year. Season's Greetings!

Big Girl

Out for a night on the town to see the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes. She loved the dancing bears and elves and all the high kicking but lost interest in the second half when it got to ballet and all that.

Painting

Stella's new favorite thing to do is paint. It's really just a way to paint herself so she's only allowed to do this on bath night since she ends up a rainbow mess. But it is washable paint and she'll only be 2 for so long...


Choosing a color...


Starting with the hand...


And on to the nose.

Rainy Day

I can't walk in these boots mom. They are too big!


Hmmm, she doesn't seem to be having a problem...