The many faces of Alia...

Silly Face
Scared Face
Sad Face
Angry Face

Alia rode a carousel for the 1st time today. Thanks Aunt Michelle!

Ella and Michelle, Alia and Me

We bought a strawberry plant the other day. We're going to grow it (hopefully) and see what happens. Cross your fingers!

New Year's Eve
All dressed up. We spent the evening at Andy and Erica's so Alia got to spend the evening with Laura and John.

The kids with some of their favorite Christmas presents.

Alia often ran upstairs so Uncle Jeremy would play with her (AKA throw her about).

The drama/trauma for the night: Alia after being told to sit down, stood up on a bar stool and toppled it backwards. Hence, the big gash on her chin. Only my child... :)

Opening presents with Connor

Sitting with Harley

Watching a movie with Aunt Kyme

So happy about her Twinkle Toe shoes!

Helping Isaac and Ian take a bath

Alia and I made a gingerbread house tonight.

Front

Side

Other side

Back

Alia with her masterpiece!

Alia and I went to an event called "Cookies with Santa" today. It was held by our local magazine. During our wait before seeing Santa, and then after waiting for our picture, there were cookies and coloring pages. This was the first time that Alia has been to see Santa. She loved it. She walked in and he put her on his lap. Then they took some pictures. They talked, then hugged. This was cute because I think she wouldn't let go. It was a really long hug. Then he put her down and gave her a candy cane. Alia really wanted to see Rudolph, who was "on the roof". I told her we might see Rudolph in Illinois. She keeps asking if Santa will come to Grandma Reva's house. I assure her he will.