Merry Christmas!

We just returned from our Christmas Extravaganza! It was 2 full weeks of celebrating, opening presents, being with family, and eating big meals. Did I mention that we returned a bit larger then we were before? Our first Christmas started off in Shelby with Carl's family. Sophie had a great time playing with her Grams and Gramps and cousins. We also quickly learned that opening presents is not a skill that needs teaching- it is purely instinct. Sophie loved to rip open the presents- and then of course- sample the wrapping paper.

Opening presents with Daddy

Playing with her cousins Vivi and Kyle


Playing with Gramps

Once we got back from Shelby we left the next day for Portland, on Christmas Eve. Sophie was extremely excited to see her Nana and Rosie the dog. Rosie quickly became Sophie's best friend, and they spent a lot of time together. Sophie loved to watch Rosie and would often smile and laugh at her.

Sophie playing in her exer-saucer with Nana and Rosie

Sophie playing on the floor- under the careful watch of Rosie

Eating dinner and stopping to give Rosie a pet. Rosie knew right away that this was the place to be.