Holiday time (part 1)

there is a tree, in the house!

Happy Holidays all!

There has been a lot going on this month, and we haven't been able to take as many photographs and videos as usual, but below is a sampling of what its been like with the baby.

Brandon was ordained (finally!) this month, and we were lucky to have Tina and (surprise!) Keith visit on that occasion. While they were here, we were trying to get into the holiday spirit.

trying on hats with grandma

The big news of the season was that our little family was selected to portray the holy family in the Christmas pageant at the church this year, with Brandon being Joseph, Jes as Mary, and Aurora taking the star role as Jesus. No pressure. Well, it went pretty well, other than the fact that our bouncing baby broke the manger and slowly started slipping out of the sides with the loose hay. So, mid-way through the pageant she moved to a sitting position on Mary's lap. Everyone thought she was great, and all in all, it was a good time.

Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus

The holidays is also a good excuse to dress up the baby in ridiculously cute outfits. The one she is sporting below was a gift from our sitter. Jes tried to play photographer, putting colored cloth as a background and trying to get her to stay still. Below is the best she could do with our little wiggle-worm. We have a new-found respect for infant/child photographers.

sitting up, but holding my arm out to balance

 As you can see, Aurora is really starting to be a mover and shaker. She holds herself up pretty well, and is a master roller. Gone are the days when she will play in one place... unless she is contained of course. We were eager to give her our Christmas gift this year to give her something to play in that also contains her a little.

playing in my new rocker/walker from mom and dad

Christmas Eve and Day were also a lot of fun. We will have more on that in another post, as for us it will continue a couple days as we meet with all parts of our families. For now, we leave you with this wish, from all of us to you:

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Sporting my Xmas bib made by aunt Brittany!