Christmas 2011

Merry Christmas to you all! We've had a wonderful Christmas week so far. It came and went so quickly. Things were very busy. We spent Christmas Eve at our home with Auntie Kristi. Before going to a 7 o'clock church service, we had goat cheese and sun-dried tomato stuffed chicken breasts, roasted potatoes fries, and steamed broccoli for dinner, followed by Christmas cookies for dessert. Hannah wore a beautiful dress and carried a matching purse that she was handed down from the McClenaghan twins (thank you!). Despite being 15 minutes early to the service, we still had to sit in the front row. Hannah did a fabulous job singing the carols with Auntie Kristi. Upon return, cookies were left out for Santa and it was time for bed.

Handsome bear, 30 years later (this was first worn by Jonathan +30 years ago!).

Hannah in action: holding a paper Christmas tree from a Christmas card Dad received from a colleague.

Ready to head out for sledding!

Hannah on her Barbie car

Getting ready for a walk

and hoping to see some reindeer on the way.

Passed out after some fresh air and a good walk.

Happy Birthday, Auntie Kristi!

Love that dimple and the toothless grin. RIBBIT!

All cozy and clean!

Time with Mom during Hannah's "nap" time.

Hannah was sitting with Zelda "to keep her company."

The boys, ready to head to church

Our growing family: headed to Christmas eve service.

Auntie Kristi took a few different shots.

And another... Hannah got the smile down for this one!

The kiddos with Auntie Kristi. Ready to go to church early enough for pictures!

Auntie Kristi is a hit!

The sibs

Kisses for the little guy

Up close.

Hannah put some cookies out for Santa.

And, it appears that he (Santa) enjoyed them and...

...left behind some presents and full stockings!

Hannah was very helpful with everyone's stockings! Dad's was opened first.

Mason was content sitting in the Bumbo for a bit. He got this doggy from Santa.

"Baby" (not doll!) needed a new outfit as soon as she was opened and a clean diaper, according to Hannah.

Daddy and Hannah building her new Lego (Duplo) hospital. One of the figurines even had the same spica cast as Hannah wore in June!

Hannah enjoying her new book with her Christmas morning guests. Thanks for coming!

Grace in her bouncy chair. Grace is already very strong and coordinated and loves bouncing in this chair.

Grace and her daddy - both so happy!

Thanks for playing with us so much, Unc B and Auntie Nicky!

The Aunties with Hannah Claus

Emily, thanks for letting Hannah try out her new hairstyle ideas on you!

Opening presents with focus.

After a full day (which started at 5:30 AM), Hannah was a bit past the euphoria of presents, family, and delicious food, and she was ready for bed.

Such pretty hair, Gracie!

Yep, I look like my daddy here!

Crafts and puzzles with Mormor

Cousins pic. Can you believe they are already so big?!

Hannah is always very focused when it comes to any type of project. She pays a lot of attention to detail.

"Look, no hands!"

Hannah Quotes:
Jonathan: "Hannah, what is that?"
Hannah: "I think it might be an astronaut" (in reference to a ruler wrapped in wrapping paper)

Mom (Sarah) in reference to Christmas morning: "This is the best parenting moment yet!"

Hannah: "I think this is going to be dog vitamins" (when opening a gift).

Sarah: "That's a really nice doll, Hannah."
Hannah in response: "That is not a doll. It's a baby."

Kristi: "Hannah, ZElda has an injured leg. See, she holds it up."
Hannah: "Yes, you should get her a better leg at Target."

Kristi: "Do you get all sticky when you eat maple syrup?"
Hannah: "No, I use a fork."

Jonathan: "Hannah, what color hair does Mom have?"
Hannah: "Her hair is hot and kind of curly."