Christmas fun!

Such a great Christmas this year, it really felt like a "first" with Vanessa. Even though she didn't seem as excited as we thought she would to see all the presents in the morning, you could tell she knew something was up. She loved her art easel that Santa brought for her and so far cannot get enough of her new potty chair (thanks to Tia Susy) and her tea set (thanks to Tia Marjorie). Most of all the fun has been having a house full of Blancos this year! Vanessa has been sleeping well past 8:30AM (which this mom LOVES) clearly exhausted from having so many people around. We're so glad we've still got much more time to play with everyone...but so far Christmas has been all that we hoped it would be.

Ho, Ho, Ho...it's cookie making time

I can hardly believe it's December already. I love the feeling of Christmas time and it's been even better this year in our very own house, in our very own neighborhood. Every night it's like a magic transition as the houses on our streets light up with lights - such a pretty sight! Vanessa is in a bit of awe when it comes to all the lights and our tree, she pretty much just stands there staring then walks around saying "star", "lights", "balls", "pretty". Her way of describing the "kiss-miss tree" as she calls it. In my continuing quest to do "mom" things, we've been busy making up Christmas cookies this year. Who knew they were such a work out! I think I need a good nap (since I never seem to start making them until 8:30pm) and a massage by the time this holiday baking fest is over. With a few size issues, this cookie-rookie seems to be doing quite alright. I've learned a thing or two also like...what shortening is and what the heck a jigger of whiskey is ;-) Looking forward to some family time next week and a wonderful holiday!! Ready for winter Us at 22 1/2 weeks