Christmas!

We were back in NC for Christmas day. Here's Emma with her favorite gift from us, the cheapest one. :)










Emma playing with the toys and the wrapping paper.








Emma loved playing in the wrapping paper so much that she didn't want to move it off of her face and instead played with her toys like this.






Today we had a second Christmas when a HUGE box from Dad and Connie arrived. Once again, Emma's favorite toy was the simplest one, the fabric blocks.









Emma trying out her new stocking cap from Papa and Noni.












And last, but not least, our attempt of a family portrait on Christmas.

Vacation

Hi all! Sorry that it has been so long since we have blogged. We just bought a new computer and it took me a bit to figure out our downloads. But now that we are up and running, I should be much more regular with the posts.

We just got back from St. Louis. Here are some of the pictures:

Emma helped me get ready for the trip by playing in a mound of her clothes.






Our plans had to be rearranged due to the storm last weekend (we were originally going to also travel to Indiana and Nebraska). Fortunately, Hope and Leo were able to drop by St. Louis for a night and see Emma.


Mom made Emma her first fur coat (no worries...it was synthetic...back off PETA). I think Emma was tired of having her picture taken by this point.








Emma and Noah playing, which consisted of Emma hitting Noah's face. Noah began calling Tim and I "Emma Mama" and "Emma Dada." Very cute.




Emma and William playing.








William and I bonding. He is so cuddly!







We went to see the Wild Lights exhibit at the zoo. There were lots of lights, but the only animals out were the penguins.









Here we are, all bundled up.

Emma went on another play date with the boys. Much less traumatic this time...







We had lunch over at our friend Marcy's house. Emma and Marcy are best buds. We have started calling Emma our Therapy Baby since she has the ability to break down so many barriers with our friends with special needs.

Isn't this a great picture of Emma and Tim?