My first set of wheels!

Look at me! My first steps towards freedom in a pink and blue Cozy Coupe. It won't be long now before I am asking to borrow the car. Enjoy every minute Mom and Dad!!!

Christmas Dinner

We went to Aunt Jen and Uncle Kris' house for Christmas Dinner. Yummy! Aunt Jen outdid herself with turkey, stuffing, rolls, green beans, corn, et cetera. It was an 11 month-old's paradise! Everything was so good, I couldn't get enough. I even swiped Dad's roll off of his plate! After eating, we played fun games and I was passed around the table. I sure was tired after we got home...I fell asleep immediately after my bath and a big bottle of milk. Merry Christmas Everyone!

Busy Ball Choo Choo Train

COZY COUPE!!!!

Santa did listen to what Kate whispered in his ear and passed along the secret to Uncle Duane and Aunt Lulu. The box that Kate has been eyeing under the tree for the past few weeks which has been poked and prodded by Miss Kate was finally opened to much delight and glee from Kate...I said that Dan has become an official Dad now...He passed the Dad test by spending Christmas morning working up a sweat with his drill trying to put together a zillion pieces into what we know as a Cozy Coupe. Too bad Kate fell asleep before it was finished...What a treat she'll have in store for herself when she wakes up. Thanks Lulu and Duane...you guys are too much!

More presents???

Christmas at the Turpins

Merry Christmas! The excitement didn't keep Kate in bed past 7:00, after making cinnamon rolls and breakfast tacos, we sipped egg nog and Mimosa's while opening many a presents. Kate loved ripping the paper and pulling the tissue paper out of bags. Santa was very good to us all!

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care...

...in hopes that Saint Nick soon would be there. Kate climbed the stairs to bed after reading 'Twas the Night Before Christmas with Dad. She promptly fell asleep dreaming of Sugar Plum Fairies and Cozy Coupes! Kate had no doubt that Santa would be making a visit, she knew without a moment of hesitation that she had been a WONDERFUL girl this year!

Mom's Favorite Christmas Tree

Put the Needle on the Record!

Dan and I recently got our record player working again! My dear friend Allison told me that her family listens to records and I thought that was fantastic. Kate and I have rocked out to 1979's "John Denver Christmas with the Muppets" and "Sesame Street Fever." (Which I found for a mere $2 at Goodwill...AWESOME!) We are yet to pull out "Mickey Mouse Disco." If you have any favorites that are a must have from your childhood, let me know! We're having a blast. Nothing like that scratchity scratch when you put the needle on the record!

Jen Visits from Annapolis, MD!

We had a special treat when our dear friend Jen visited us last weekend! (Thanks Matt for sharing her with us!) Old friends are the best and it reminded us of how easy some laughs can come. Jen went with the flow, even helped us clean and spent lots of time loving on Kate while I was able to take care of some much needed projects around the house. Thanks Jen for visiting us, coming to the Manor Christmas parade with us (we told you not to blink or you'd miss it!), giving us a reason to go shopping and for the fantastic steak dinner. You spoiled us and are welcome back ANYTIME!!!!

Santa wrote back!

Kate even got a video message from Santa!

http://portablenorthpole.tv/watch/2e3c1e92bb8dff5627570c34356af040