Baby's First Christmas...Part I

Hi Everyone, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We had a wonderful time and I will post all of the pictures over the next few days. We had a wonderful month getting ready for Christmas and celebrating with friends. Darla went to her first Christmas carol and storytime at church, decorated her tree, helped me wrap presents, and enjoyed a wonderful holiday with family. We were very lucky to have all grandparents and uncles come here! More soon...

We spent Christmas Eve with Mamee, Granddaddy, Uncle Nick, Katie, & PJ.
Darla and Mamee opening presents.

Darla and Uncle Nick

Darla wrapping presents.

Darla and her new doll from Great-Grandparents Athey.

Darla in Santa Baby bib from Nancy.

Darla at 10 months...playing in her Christmas outfit.

Darla in Mark's old baby hat...

A visit with Santa Claus

Darla loved Santa! She did not love tights and maryjane shoes, but she kept them on long enough for the picture. She wants to be sure Santa knows what a good girl she is! :)

Daddy turns 30!

Happy Birthday, Daddy!

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

Darla and Mommy cooked and watched the parade on Thanksgiving morning.

Darla's first Thanksgiving dinner!

Daddy carving the turkey.

Darla ate a few bites of squash and turkey, but her top two teeth are coming in so she didn't have a huge appetite.

We set the timer for a picture of the three of us, but of course she didn't look at the camera without one of us behind it. :)

The day after Thanksgiving, we began decorating for Christmas.

Darla in purple

Darla loves it when Daddy wears her towel after bathtime.

Sabine & Brian

Look at this adorable hat from Sabine!