The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

As expected, we went a little crazy with the pictures & videos in honor of Emmi's 1st Christmas. As much as I would like to post ALL of them, I'll just share a few : )

Getting ready for the church on Christmas Eve


It was a Childrens Service earlier in the day (not like the midnight service we usually go to) & all the little ones got halos to wear, like little angels. So cute.


Presents!!! Of course, she liked the string & paper best :)


Happy New Year!!!

9 Months Old

Yep...another month has passed. Our little gal is 9 months old! People keep telling us it just keeps getting better the older they get, and it's SO true.

We also went to visit jolly ole' St. Nick this past week. Emily wasn't quite sure what to make of the whole experience. I was actually kindof surprised she even sat on his lap at all!

Happy Holidays everyone!!! We miss you all & hope you will enjoy Christmas as much as we have already. Thinking of you & sending lots of love :)

Giving Thanks

Whew! We survived our first family trip up to the Bay Area! Lots of fun & running around, but why, oh why, does it always seem to go by so quickly?!? I am really amazed at how well Emily adjusted to the crazy schedule too. It made me realize that mom may be a little more attached to the schedule than Emily ;) Here are a few highlights from the week:

On the flight there, the crew gave Emily a set of "wings" to wear. And, afterwards the pilot invited us on a tour of the cockpit.

Emily made lots of new friends (and loved them all, of couse)!

Remy (the Moe's 1st born) was by far Emmi's favorite. Luckily, she doesn't know enough to ask Santa for a puppy for Christmas, or we'd be in trouble.

Thanksgiving morning we joined our friends for a beautiful (and brisk - yikes!) walk. It made us all feel a lot less guilty about the Turkey splurge to come later in the day.

Turkey Day with the Yergos. Somehow, I missed Adam in this shot. I think he must've been busy carving away at the beautiful turkey...

Then, the Tree Farm to pick up Grandma D's Christmas tree. We got hot Apple Cider and saw Llamas. Quite a combo!

As sad as it was to say goodbye, Christmas is right around the corner. I just love the holidays!!!