Winkle Family Christmas

This year we went to my folks in Kuna the weekend before Christmas. I only had 2 brothers there since the other two live out of town. We had a great time and fabulous food. Maris scored on presents. Her and Benn had so much fun playing together and driving all the adults crazy screaming. I have no idea where she got that from but I can't handle it. Hope every ones Christmas is Grand.

Let it Snow Let it Snow Let it Snow

Looks like we are going to have a White Christmas after all. Since it has snowed the last 2 weekends Luke has taken Maris outside to play and build a snow man. Last weekend wasn't as successful I guess the snow wasn't packing right but they tried again today and I have to say kind of scary but awful cute that he is as big as Maris.

Pre Christmas

Getting ready for christmas was a blast this year. Maris was excited to help in everything we did from decorating the tree to making ornaments and cookies. She is so helpful...if you have the patience to let her be. Can't wait for the big day Christmas and Birthday all in ONE.

Getting soooo FUN!

Maris with her favorite baby and new baby carrier. I pulled out all my old Cabbage patch kids and the clothes my mom made for them. It's great she loves it!

Dad was loving this. Maris fell asleep on him last night, which never happens. I guess this holiday weekend wore her out!

The girls, Terry & Judi and Nanny & Poppy and Maris (plus Luke and I) at the Festival of Trees making Christmas ornaments and cards. It was fun to go and see how sparse my tree will look this year after seeing the monster amounts of decorations on those trees.

This is Maris playing hide n seek. Pretty good hider Huh!

Maris making some scrambled eggs for breakfast with some fashionable morning hair!

Maris is getting to be a kick in the butt. She is starting to really understand things, remember comments, & enjoy fun games. I thought this stage would come at a much later date but as most parents know this stuff happens all too fast. I'm learning to jump in with both feet and enjoy her learning, mimicking, singing, dancing & just being Maris!!

Infamous Holiday Photo with Santa

This was the first time we thought to take Maris' photo with Santa. We avoided all these attractions in the past and thought this year we would venture out to the crowds of people and see how it goes...obviously WELL! When we were in line she was OK but as soon as we got up to the fat man dressed in a funny looking suite it was all over. She put her death grip on me and that was it. I guess we all have to have photos like this.