Christmas Eve

One of our family's traditions is going to church on Christmas Eve and then opening one present when we get home. I was so good in church! I clapped my hands loudly after every song because the music was so pretty. Mommy and Daddy kept saying that I looked so pretty too. Here I am at home after church, frustrating them by refusing to pose for yet another picture. As you can see by the stockings, I got a "puppy" stocking this year...not a real puppy as I was wishing for.

And here I am after my bath, tearing into my first Christmas present. Mommy and Daddy were surprised that I knew how to open my presents, but I tell you, I'm even smarter than they think. Thanks for the Cabbage Patch angel, Aunt Teri and Don! I slept so well, that I didn't even hear Santa stop by.

Oh Christmas Tree!

Mommy finally has a few moments to sit down with me and translate some notes about our Christmas vacation. Here I am putting a decoration on our tree wearing my "Christmas sweater." Yes, I know I am a fashion victim, but Mommy makes me wear this.

One of my favorite presents so far is this really cool stuff called bubble wrap. It is squishy under my feet, and it makes these fun popping noises when I jump up and down on it! Thanks Santa!

My other favorite present is this really cool cardboard box, all the way from Whidbey Island, WA. Thanks Uncle Dwayne and Aunt Anne! It's so cool! Daddy later cut a window in the side and helped me wallpaper it with Christmas wrap.

Big News!!!!

Well, I think the photo says it all..."I'm going to be a big sister!" Mommy is due in mid-June and is doing well. Although she is getting sick often, and telling Daddy, "It's all your fault!" He just laughs and is quite excited!

(Don't tell Mommy & Daddy, but this is how I really feel about being a big sister!)