Christmas Day

The cake Evelyn and I made to take to Grandma's house

This is the aftermath...notice the wad of toliet paper in her nose...she was so wound up running around the wrestling with "uncle Boo" her nose started bleeding, so this was our attempt to stop it without her having to stop. Her cute robe that she will probably never wear again. We had a wonderful Christmas overall, filled with great times with family and many new toys for everyone! I love experiencing Christmas through/with Evelyn, she was so into everything this year!

Nora starring as Baby Jesus

The pictures are not the greatest, but Nora is the baby being held by "Mary" behind the angel. She did great was awake the whole time, just taking it all in.

Christmas Eve

The Seeley side cousins or brothers and sisters as Evelyn calls them.

Nora at the very end was interested in the paper.

Our Lady of the Snows

The highlight of the night, she choose to ride the donkey instead of the camel, which was great. The line wasn't nearly as long and we didn't have to pay for adult to go with her.

She was able to feed all types of animals carrot chips, which she loved. We had a great time and the lights were very pretty! A very nice man even gave her one of the little stuffed animals at the end.

Parade in St Charles with AOH

We went to watch Jeff and the Ambassadors sing on Main st in Old St Charles. They sing in the parade they do and then a little skit and then do some caroling, which the weather is usually freezing so we took advantage of the warmer weather and went along. Evelyn enjoyed the popcorn we got while we were there and a small portion of the singing. She wasn't too interested in the characters and the santas. She was really into not liking the "boy santas" and only the "girl santas.Nora kind of looked like the boy from Christmas story who couldn't put his arms down, but she was happy the whole time we were there and she was warm.

Nora's Turning Purple

Nora has not been the healthiest baby lately, we have been battling thrush and then pink eye. The thrush is much better, but just wasn't gone 100% so we took her in today to get her mouth "painted" with another medicine. They warned us it would be messy and would stain her mouth, so here she is. Not as bad as what I had pictured!

Christmas Tree Hunting

We finally found one, was not a quick process this year as usual, even though we said it would be quick.

Evelyn, being Evelyn.

Nora was as warm as one could be...she seemed to enjoy being out there even in the cold.

Gingerbread house

Sisters

These girls are just too sweet together. Nora just belly laughs at the sight of Evelyn, she will not laugh for anyone else. Nora has finally learned to roll and is all over the place now. Just in time for her 6 month screening with her parent educator.

Thanksgiving at our house the day after

Yes Evelyn is rubbing butter all over the turkey, she wanted to help, why not. She had a great time.

Nora just being a happy girl as she is most often, just keep her fed.

A Visit with Santa

What a difference a year makes. Evelyn loved going to see Santa this year even told him what she wanted.