Monthly Archives: December 2007

Finally, Christmas Day

We had a great Christmas, but certainly wish that my family could have been here, too (they were in Texas and California). This should be the last Christmas-related post for a while. Ok, let’s get to the day itself. First, … Continue reading

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More Christmas prep and Xmas Eve

Eliza was actually pretty good and didn’t mess with the tree too much – though she liked to sneak into the area behind the couch and tree and wait for us to grab her: Pudding turns out to be pretty … Continue reading

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Holiday Card Director’s Cut & Out-takes

Many of you likely saw the photo we included with the holiday cards: She wasn’t particularly cooperative that morning, however, as you can tell from some other ‘finalists’: . . .

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Christmas is getting closer…

Here is Eliza with the advent calendar – note the touch of snow on the back deck…

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Sledding

While Grandma and Grandpa Nickelson were here, we also did some sledding in the driveway.  We could actually get pretty good speed but you needed a pull to really get going.  Eliza liked the group sledding… but liked going solo … Continue reading

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Grandma and Grandpa come for a visit

My parents came up for a week this month, too – something we call “Thanksmas” as the in-between holiday.  Not surprisingly, they seemed to enjoy spending time with young Eliza.  Here’s Grandma and Eliza: Here’s Eliza showing off her ‘tip’ … Continue reading

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Winter

We’ve had a very snowy December so far – at least 2 feet of snow.  One snowstorm happened while Becky was out of town – still need to shovel the sidewalk, though, so I bundled up Eliza: She really doesn’t … Continue reading

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Santa comes to Camden, Pt. I

Back in early December, Santa made his appearance here in Mid-Coast Maine – and yes, he appears via lobster boat in the harbor.  We took Eliza last year and she slept through the whole thing – not surprising at 3 … Continue reading

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More pictures from the end of November – with bonus Brutus pix!

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Eliza and books

In short, Eliza can’t seem to get enough of books.  Little tiny books that are about 1 1/2 high, board books, hardcover children’s books, 800 page biographies – it doesn’t matter. .

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