In case you hadn't already guessed it from the "bells" video, or her straining to grab ornaments, Clara was VERY excited about Christmas. And our celebration in Iowa with Heather's family lived up to all the anticipation (and then some).
At home in San Diego, we geared up and practiced wearing our toasty winter gear. We had NO idea what we were in for...
Things were a little chilly in Iowa. (One day had a wind-chilled low of -37 F, and a high of -5!) Blizzards and ice changed our travel plans a bit, causing us to miss the wedding of our friends Noah and Anna (Congratulations, guys!) but we ended up with a few extra days in Orange City with Uncle Pork Chop (above) and Auntie Dee (below).
Clara had a blast with Auntie Dee, who decided she was "maybe even a little advanced." ;)
At home in San Diego, we geared up and practiced wearing our toasty winter gear. We had NO idea what we were in for...
Things were a little chilly in Iowa. (One day had a wind-chilled low of -37 F, and a high of -5!) Blizzards and ice changed our travel plans a bit, causing us to miss the wedding of our friends Noah and Anna (Congratulations, guys!) but we ended up with a few extra days in Orange City with Uncle Pork Chop (above) and Auntie Dee (below).
Clara had a blast with Auntie Dee, who decided she was "maybe even a little advanced." ;)
Checking out dad's winter gear before he takes his turn with the snowblower.
Clara's new games include the wah-wah-wah-wah sound,
high-fives,
and making faces at Aunteenie (ok, maybe that one's not new).
Hooray for Christmas cookies!
I can't move my arms! This is what it took to venture outside. This, and a full blanket over the top.
Nona and Clara had some fun with the frosting.
And Paddy is a pretty funny guy.
Nona the Snow Queen.
First Christmas for the expanded LaForge Family.
Reading "The Night Before Christmas."
Clara waves goodbye to her fans on the way to bed.
Christmas morning!
This flashy number from Santa was a big hit.
Opening presents is hard work. Everybody take a break!
Checking out the goods with Nona.
Duet with Paddy.
Yea Christmas!
The day after Christmas we got out for some fresh air and a tour of Sioux Falls, SD. Here we're exploring the butterfly house with Uncle Sean, Aunt Jessica and Aunteenie.
Scenic Sioux Falls.
Snuggling with Uncle Sean.
The girls' championship gingerbread house submission. It's probably best if we don't show the boys'...
Merry Christmas!
9 comments:
Awesome!
CBE*
Paddy
*CBE-cutest baby ever
great detail, guys! Loved it! missed you in Iowa but yikes, those frosty eyebrows would have been deterrence for me too. glad you are warm(er) again! PS come on, show the boys'....
Oh my word. So completely adorable. I think I might love her serious investigation face the most. And Ryan shall now be referred to as Frosty the Snowblower.
again. Awesome to see you guys (in person and the photo redux)
if she isn't the cutest thing ever. really! loved all of the photos and can't wait to see you all in person again soon! skype date?? love auntie coco
also.. she is surely a little bit advanced! ; )
She is such a cutie I just can't believe it! Carter got the leapfrog music learning table for Christmas too and LOVED it! They are so meant to be together!
I just thought I'd admit to the fact that I've come back to the blog about 14 times, just to see the cutie bug again. Makes my day!
i think this is my seventh visit to the christmas post. i am officially obsessed with the cuteness. i've also turned into the aunt who whips out her phone to show strangers pictures of the cutest niece EVER EVER OMG SERIOUSLY EVER ISN'T SHE ADORABLE?!?!
miss you all. give her fat cheeks some kisses for me.
xo
aunteenie
Clara is such a pretty girl, Heather. I totally see you in her. She looked especially cute in that plaid dress.
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