Merry Christmas!

Dave and I flip flop families for Christmas, so this year we were down in Va. with my family. My cousins from Long Island, Brittany & Brandon, and my aunt Pam also came down. They used to come down years ago and it was good to spend the holiday with them again. Sophie got a lot more into it this year, but was a little overwhelmed with all of the presents. She was excited for about the first 3-4 and then started to lose it, and so Dave and I ended up opening up the rest of hers.

 Coming down the stairs to see if Santa came

Santa did indeed come! She raced toward the stack of presents under the tree. And loved the wooden rocking chair from her Great Grandma!

Brandon also helped open her presents.

With Brandon & Brittany later in the day

Reading with Brittany

The whole family!

(more) Home Construction

We've been in our house about 3 1/2 years and are finally getting out bedroom redone. It was time the shag carpet and track lighting came down - sorry 1974.

Here's a shot of the custom closets going in. Very exctied!

 And the finished product! Benson has already made himself at home :)

Santa

This weekend we went to a family holiday party at the Union League and Santa was there. While Sophie was thrilled with all of the big blow up characters, she was less than thrilled to sit on Santas lap.

Batting 0 for 2 in getting her to smile while sitting on Santa's lap.

However, as soon as we got her sitting next to a stuffed bear, she perked right up. Note to self for next year: bring a teddy bear :) 

Our Christmas joy!