Christmas & Then Some

We had an outstanding Christmas. Mostly because of how much fun it is to have this delicious little Nugget of ours around. She is just one big plate of yum rolled in sparkles and topped with a splash of giggly. I simply cannot get enough of her. She was up and grooving for three hours on Christmas morning before she noticed ANYTHING under the tree - including the really big wooden rocking horse. But once she got the hang of opening packages, it was game on. We got her the 40th anniversary Seseame Street DVD and I'm not going to lie, we basically sat around in our pajamas all day and watched it. I made pancakes and sausage for breakfast, someone wore their Christmas tree nightie and a grand time was had by all.

But wait, there's more! The next day we went to see Grandma, Pop Pop and Granny in Shepherdstown and had even more fun. We need to make another trip back soon to pick up all the loot we couldn't get in the car the first time - Mabel is one lucky, lucky girl. And it may have been said before but definitely bears repeating - Grandma Sandy picks out the best books for kids, hands down. Every single one she's given Mabel has been a huge hit. Currently we are loving 'A Tale of Tails'.

Christmas Eve

It's Christmas Eve, and our Nugget is nestled all snug in her bed, with visions of .... kitty cats? woof woofs? tofu dogs? .... dancing in her head. Here she is showering Walnut with love earlier today.

Snow!

'Nuff said. We had a ball in the snow.

Don't Stop the Fun

Sometimes it's hard for Mabel to stop playing at the end of the day, which I can totally understand. I mean, I'm a heck of a lot of fun to hang out with. Nonetheless, we can't all play imaginary kitchen all day, and sometimes a Nugget needs her rest. One night she was so attached to her little spatula and spoon that I let her take them to bed with her. As you can see, she's keeping a tight grip just in case someone tries to take away her fun.

Yardwork with Dad

I came home from work one day and Dylan and Mabel were in the back yard raking leaves, and they had raked big piles into letters to say 'We [heart] Mom'. Except they ran out of room so it said 'We [heart] M'. Very, very cute. As you might imagine, Mabel was a fantastic helper. It also seems there was some snacking involved.

Thanksgiving 2009

I'm a bit tardy in posting this, but Happy Thanksgiving! We went to Shepherdstown and had a great time, so much fun that I only managed to take four pictures the whole time we were there. Here's Mabel with the turkey Grandma Sandy gave her.