Pictures from December

Alright, in my effort to get all caught up on the blog, I grabbed some highlights from the month of December. Here they are.

Well there are a couple of pictures from November. This one is of Batgirl ravenously attacking a cooked turkey. Even as a toddler Emma had a knack for attacking a turkey with passion and vigor. What a sweet little girl.

Okay, FLASHBACK! These pictures are from 2004! The girl was a born natural at devouring thanksgiving turkey. I should point out that Emma was not even two years old yet!

We got the tree up and decorated. If our lives had a soundtrack, Allies song right now would be "A Whole New World" from Aladin. Talk about eyes lighting up, it was like a smörgåsbord of shiny glittery and dangerous stuff to play with.

This particular ornament was Allie's favorite. Any time we would look away, she would go for this ornament every time.

So we went to Bucca Di Peppo's. This was just a cute picture of the kids with their "Anna Janna".

A cute picture of Allie.

After Bucca Di Peppo we went to see the lights of Temple Square. Afterwards we enjoyed some hot chocolate.

Andrew had his Christmas Singing program at school. I will refrain from most of my comments so as not to be offensive to any of the kids in Andrews class. But I think the 7th grader in the back was a bit lost. Plus what would a school activity picture be without some kid crying.

Look at this one.... we're screwed.

So Rachel was trying to make a quilt, and Allie instantly claimed it for herself. Every time Rachel would lay down the pattern, Allie would attack and turn the quilt squares into some sort nativity dress up costume.

The Harris Grandparents came to stay at their second home for the Holidays. Grandma Harris loves to back, especially around the Holidays, something we all benefit from. (Note, my corporate Christmas card from the big wigs posted on the fridge)

One benefit to having family stay is pawing off responsibilities like reading time to them. (Thanks Papa Harris)

Once again we find ourselves back at Bucca Di Peppo's. Emma is hanging out with Papa Harris, and why does Emma look so excited...

... she kindly took the bill as if this one was on her. (Do we really eat out so much that Emma knows the routine?)

A fun family gathering with the cousins.

So Christmas morning finally arrived. Despite the plethora of presents and gifts, Andrew was fixed on setting up his model train and nothing else mattered.

Grandma Harris really hit the target on this gift for Allie. All morning long Allie just walked around wearing this scarf. She would refuse to take it off.