Christmas

Merry Christmas Baby!

We all had a quiet morning of Christmas for Kate's first Christmas. Kate slept in until about 8am.

Our traditions this year:
A stocking was hung for Kate off of the new mantel.
Tim read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" as Kate's bedtime story on Christmas Eve.
We sang "O Christmas Tree" and "O Tannenbaum"
We made a hand-print ornament with Kate's hand and hung it from the tree.
We opened gifts on Christmas morning, instead of Christmas Eve.

We received so many gifts for Kate this year, and a big thanks to all of you who thought of us this year. We feel so blessed to have Kate in our lives, and it's a wonder to see her change every day and to learn new things. We certainly missed all of the family, and yet, in its own way, it was nice to have our little family of three Christmas together.

Alison, Richard and Petra came to visit in the afternoon, so we did have company, too. They made a lovely lamb stew that was absolutely delicious, and we always enjoy their company. It's fun to see Petra and Kate interact as they grow. Kate still looks up to Petra (physically, too). As Kate learns to walk, I'm not sure that Petra will still be able to get away from her so easily.