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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Front room fun

Does this sound pretty Mama?

Aaaaalllmost there.

Looking for extra sheet music.

Reading one of our favorite books.

Monday, January 12, 2009

Post bath time.

Dada has definitely been her favorite lately. She's got good taste.

Monday, January 5, 2009

Some pictures from our Evans Christmas. Dinner with the Westerbecks and Bears, fun box time with Carys, cute Johnny & Robin pic, Carys' first stocking from Grandma and Grandpa...and then her opening, Mom and Dad in Johnny's new apartment, Dad and I, Carys opening presents, then just a cuddly moment with Carys.

Again, Carys did so well during these visits but wanted to stay up too late hanging out with everyone. She is quite the social bee! I love it.

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Mayo Christmas

A few snapshots of the Mayo Christmas.

Carys wanting in on the action.

Moses hugs.

Erin looking snazzy in our themed Christmas sweaters.

Carys getting so excited about presents that she's clapping faster than the speed of sound.

Mike and I dressed up for dinner.

A wonderful time all around.

Christmas at home.

Carys' First Christmas
It was really special to watch Carys during the Christmas season, helping us cut down our first tree, putting up decorations, going to services, being with family, just all the hub-bub. Especially when there were presents/paper/bows, it seemed like she knew something was going on. And she LOVED being with people. Loved it so much it was hard to get her to bed a few nights because she wanted to stay up and be with everybody. My little social butterfly!
It was so nice to have a home this year to celebrate in. We've been in apartments before for Christmas, which has been great, but to get to set up a tree, play Christmas music (as loud as we wanted!), start special traditions together as a wee family, bring Carys downstairs to see her stocking and tree on Christmas morning.....it was wonderful.