Christmas Eva, Part 4!

This is the first year that Eva has been fully aware of the hoopla, majesty and magic that is Christmas. She's made a list, baked cookies, and wrapped presents, but when the big morning came, she still ran right past her shiny new "kitchen"...twice! (it was a few feet away from the tree). When she did finally notice it, she focused only on the Rapunzel cup she'd been wanting.

Which made us think...maybe we could have bought a whole SET of Rapunzel cups and saved a few bucks on the kitchen!

All day Eva has been thanking the family and friends who've sent so much love and wonderful gifts. But since you all can't hear her yelling in our living room, we thought we'd say it again. Your generosity is truly appreciated! Have a wonderful Christmas, and may 2011 be spectacular!

Sliding for fun on Christmas Eve (only 10 more turns to go!)

ANTICIPATION...the night before Santa...

Congratulations, you've won...A BRAND NEW KITCHEN!!!

Enjoying her new ornament...which can be filled with shredding wrapping paper!

Taking a break to visit SnowGirl!

Who can resist admiring their new hair ties and magnificent yellow tutu?

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

Preparing for the holidays

The tree is trimmed, Grandma-ma's sugar cookies have been baked, and we're ready for the holidays! With some play-time with good friends thrown in, of course.

Admiring the tree.

Three Sleeping Beauties...though none seem to be sleeping.

Cookie time! Eva was nothing but helpful, of course.

Rainy December

First off, I know what followers of AAE may be wondering - where are the birthday pics?!? Well, it's a long, boring story, but suffice to say that documentation of Eva's completely fabulous B-day party is...on another computer. But not lost!

And, since there's no sense in continuing to hold up the fun while we wait for said computer access to happen, onward and upward! Especially since as of this weekend we have camera, charger AND card reader at last, in one place! Lesser mortals would have given up and just bought a new camera already, but not we. (Check again in a week to see if we still have all functioning pieces.)

Recent weeks have been predictably New England-frigid, but this weekend brought some unseasonable warmth (highs in the 40s! gasp!) and plenty of rain. We made the most of it, though; nothing like a rainy day to inspire bringing out the tutu for an indoor dance party.

Dancing shoes!

Lucky spectators definitely felt the same.

Eva called this a passe (as in, "pah-say"). Not sure if that's the real ballet term for flamingo stance, but she's got it down, whatever it is.

On our way to pick up our (very wet, but well-loved) Christmas tree!