Christmas was wonderful! Heather's entire family, which has grown by three little ones since we last celebrated Christmas together, converged on Ben Lomond for a cozy Santa Cruz Mountain Holiday. Here are some highlights.
Kicking off the Christmas season with Clara's first Nutcracker experience. She loooved it.
Happy Birthday, Jesus and Paddyyyy...
Clara and Aunteenie enjoying Christmas Eve at Aunt Melanie and Uncle Henry's house.
Cousin Evan treats Elsa to a mind-blowing light-staring session.
Sissy-heads.
Clara shows Cousin Ian how to build a sand castle. Or at least how to get a lot of sand down your pants.
Elsa tells Paddy he should get some snowman jammies to match her and Clara.
Presents with Nona and Paddy.
The Little Man. The Big Boy. Just don't call him "Baby Ian" anymore.
Sean's dietary advice for Elsa is a bit suspect. I don't think "giraffe" is on the menu until at least 8 months.
Clara tries on her new ballet shoes. Expect to see some ballet picture-posts in the near future, as dance lessons have already begun with Madame Heather.
Ryan, Andy, and the newest beautiful edition- Moira Avens.
Super-Auntie Erin Kathleen.
Our little family, with the girls rocking Nona-made velvet Christmas dresses.
Sean and Ian making a break for it.
After the staring contest with Uncle Porkchop, Elsa declares a thumb war.
Semi-annual Gingerbread Co-Champion: The Man Tower.
Tied for last place: Chickville. ;)
j
Kicking off the Christmas season with Clara's first Nutcracker experience. She loooved it.
Happy Birthday, Jesus and Paddyyyy...
Clara and Aunteenie enjoying Christmas Eve at Aunt Melanie and Uncle Henry's house.
Cousin Evan treats Elsa to a mind-blowing light-staring session.
Sissy-heads.
Clara shows Cousin Ian how to build a sand castle. Or at least how to get a lot of sand down your pants.
Elsa tells Paddy he should get some snowman jammies to match her and Clara.
Presents with Nona and Paddy.
The Little Man. The Big Boy. Just don't call him "Baby Ian" anymore.
Sean's dietary advice for Elsa is a bit suspect. I don't think "giraffe" is on the menu until at least 8 months.
Clara tries on her new ballet shoes. Expect to see some ballet picture-posts in the near future, as dance lessons have already begun with Madame Heather.
Ryan, Andy, and the newest beautiful edition- Moira Avens.
Super-Auntie Erin Kathleen.
Our little family, with the girls rocking Nona-made velvet Christmas dresses.
Sean and Ian making a break for it.
After the staring contest with Uncle Porkchop, Elsa declares a thumb war.
Semi-annual Gingerbread Co-Champion: The Man Tower.
Tied for last place: Chickville. ;)
j
