Christmas time with my little Elf!

This Christmas season is one of the sweetest yet, since it is the first Christmas for my Little Miss and our first Christmas together. I'm savoring every moment - decorating the house, making Christmas cookies, enjoying the first real snowfall, and celebrating with friends and family.

I hope everyone has a joyous, peaceful, and healthy Christmas season and New Year!

December days

Little Miss's first snow experience

"You expect me to touch that?"

"What exactly is it?"

Helping Mommy make cookies

"I love Christmas already!"

"I can't move a muscle in here,

but I am toasty warm."

Ringing in the new year

The wonder of Christmas

"Cheeeeeessse!"

Signs of the FIRST TOOTH!

My mom has been telling my Little Miss that she wants a tooth for Christmas, and as of December 9, 2008 it seems Grammie will be getting her wish!! There is just a tiny hint of white in the front, bottom left area visible only if I torture my poor girl by flipping her head backwards and holding her tongue up to the roof of her mouth. But there's no mistaking the presence of a budding tooth when you stick your finger in there. I tried to get a picture, but absolutely no luck. Seriously, the tooth is barely visible to the naked eye. Can't blame a girl for trying!

My little baby is growing up!