Princess Quad

After two days of rain, all our Christmas snow had faded (there's more as of this morning) so Becca spent a little time learning to drive her new quad--she loves it, Nana!

And we walked over to the swim beach for a little swing action.

Thanks to my new camera, I'll be trying out a few panoramic shots.

Best Christmas Ever!

Someone was GOOD this year, and Santa made sure she knew it.

Rebecca took a looooong time opening presents--playing with each one.

We had a nice time opening presents with my parents

then headed over to Aunt Michelle's for more fun.

Back home for a quick quad break. (Look out, Daddy!)

Then off again for a party with Pop's side of the family. Should have taken more pictures.

Last Week's Pictures

Trying on shoes:

Nose stickers:

Meeting Santa at the MOM's Club party--leery enough that we decided against waiting in line for a mall Santa. She asked for a candy cane.

Getting a Christmas tree on a VERY cold night:

The first time she put together one of the "big girl" puzzles by herself:

Hangin' out with a Chick Fil A cow:

Santa at Chick Fil A:

This was quite a surprise--we went in for dinner after shopping and ended up with a free kids meal, and visits from cows and Santa. This time Rebecca very clearly asked for a "light-up Little Mermaid for the tubby" several times, including turning back to ask again as we walked out. And then several times as we walked to the car. "Where is it? Where is Little Mermaid?" She thought he should give it to her right then, I guess.

SNOW!!!

By the time last weekend's storm was done we had just over two feet in the yard, though most of our pictures are from Saturday afternoon when we had a measly 8 inches or so. She loves sledding.

That night our big package from my parents came, and they let her open a couple of presents early. These were the most important:

Loves the pockets:

But had no interest in going out the next day.

Fortunately her mood was better on Monday, so we were back out on the sledding hill (by the library).

Thanksgiving and Party Pictures

I didn't have my camera out much on Thanksgiving, but here are a couple of pictures I managed to get,

a random shot I really like,

and pictures from this year's Murray and Associates Christmas party.

Maybe this year my resolution will be to use my camera when we're out and about so you won't have to see so many shots of our living room. (Easier than trying to lose weight.)

Presents!!!

Rebecca just walked up to me, handed me a foam block wrapped in one of her recent paintings, and told me it was a present. So cute; I had to grab my camera.

I think it stems from today's play group gift exchange.

Aren't they just the cutest kids ever?! We'll be sending a thank you to Q and J for the great floor puzzle they gave us. Rebecca loves it!

And lest you think it's all sunshine and roses over here, here's a look at last night's dinner:

(We don't usually use three plates, but everything seemed to have different cooling times . . .)