Christmas Eve.2011

Best. Christmas. Ever.

My favorite gift.

Gran's favorite gift, too, I think.

New Chucks!

Getting tickled by the pretty ribbon.

Eloise loved playing with all the pretty ribbons and bows on the outside of the packages.

Just couldn't get enough of it!

On the prowl.

This present is as big as me!

Intense.

So surprised opening a new Kindle Fire from Justin!

Eloise's new chair from Grammy and Gramps! She's ready for camping!

Dec 23. No Shame, Just Delicious

I'm sure many of you will recognize these delicious beauties, so I'm not even going to pretend like I made them. Traders Joe's knows how to do cookies right.

Dec 22. A Jolly, Happy Soul

Eloise has been a bit under the weather lately. But besides from the mess below her nose, you'd never know it. She is such a happy kid, loving the camera on her these days, which is good since Mommy can't seem to get enough pictures of that face.

Dec 22. So Big!

Eloise did 'so big!' today for the first time on her own! She really is getting 'so big'! I couldn't help but include video footage of it as well. She just can't stop doing it!

Dec 20. Merry

It's crazy how quickly Christmas comes around when you are a grown-up. I remember as a child, tearing off each green and red paper ring, day after day, counting the days left till Christmas Day was here. I wish it was still like that. I hope that having Eloise will bring out the kid in me where our family can start traditions, new and old, to celebrate such a magical season.

Dec 19. Grub

Brussels sprouts for dinner. Delicious. Eloise loved them, too!

Dec 18. Ribbons and Bows

We just couldn't wait any longer and let Eloise open up one of her presents under the tree. Her good friend Henry got her a great new toy! And she just loved the ribbon it was wrapped in.