Christmas Visitors

Abby and her family came to Minnesota for Christmas!

Nate enjoyed bath time.

Having early-risers in the house let us see some lovely sunrises.

Actually, Abby was the only early-riser. Nate sleeps in.

We made an excursion to our recently remodeled library.

Still plenty of books ...

Typical active scene on the porch.

A dusting of snow results in this little snowman made with care by Abby and Jamie.

Twas the night before Christmas .... 

Christmas morning surprises!

Abby is happy to assist unwrapping gifts.

A gingerbread man for me?!

16 month old Nate says Yum!

This is a two year flashback to 2009 ... Abby at 21 months, in same stripey suit.

Let's hope we have snow for their next holiday visit ... Happy New Year!

An Apple for Nate

Nate just woke up from his nap. He likes Honeycrisp apples.

Our Favorite Ornaments - Merry Christmas!

Jane's favorite - Pasta Angel

 Abby and Nate's favorite - plus Nate wants to touch the lights

                                   

A Choo Choo that Walter will love

 

Love this fairy's felt hat

Babe in walnut shell cradle - Sarah's childhood favorite

A lovely one made by Jane's mother

Holland memories - one of Rob's favorites

Sequins on a seal!

Most likely from Oregon?

Jane's doll from the '50's, transformed to a tree topper angel

Making Cookies

Abby has been a big help with cookies!

Christmas Is Coming

We are getting in a festive mood, despite a lack of snow. Sarah, Jamie, Abby, and Nate will arrive soon.

Walter and the Lion

Walter greets the Nittany Lion on a walk past Dan's office.

Bear Jammies

Walter rocked in his new bear Jammies before bedtime tonight.

Silver Spring Thanksgiving 2011

Nate and Abby assist Sarah in the kitchen.

A rapt audience for the umpteenth reading of Meeow.

Grandad enjoys a book with Walter.

Walter and Nate cook up some treats.

Cousins share a bath.

Thanksgiving skype with Anna's family.

Abby loves to ride around the yard with help from Jamie.

Swinging at the nearby park.

Dan, Abby and Walter inspect the roots of a tree

that was toppled by hurricane Irene.

Silver Spring Thanksgiving II

Walter and Anna admire our Thanksgiving feast.

Walter sees clearly who's responsible for his curly blond hair.

Those glasses look better on Mom.

Abby gets a turn with Uncle Dan's specs.

Here's a couple of folks with 20/20 brown-eyed vision.

Nate, Jamie, Sarah and Abby enjoy a sunny, warm Thanksgiving.

Abby encourages Nate to take a step ...

and just a few days later he's walking!

Walter gets a turn with the trike.

On a walk to Silver Spring we stopped by Abby's ballet studio.

She'll see this production of "Mini-Nut" soon.

Time for Grandma and Grandad to head back to Minnesota.

We hope we'll get some snow for Christmas!