Elliot's and Julia's Musings: Merry Christmas!!

Hello everyone! We're back! Sorry we've been bad about blogging these last month or so. It's been really busy with the holidays. Let's get right to it. One of the things Mommy wanted to start doing with us is making a gingerbread house. She never made one as a kid, but wanted to have that experience with us (well, mainly me since Julia is too young right now). And since I'm nearly 4 years old, she figured I'd stay interested enough to do this. Look how meticulous I am about putting the decorations on.

Here's the finished product. Of course, I had to pose it with my loader.

I also get to hang up my own ornaments this year. I helped a little last year, but this year, I'm all about it.

Me too! I put them on and take them off again. I kept saying "ball ball" every time I saw one. I some times like to pick one up and throw it too. I don't understand why they don't bounce though.

We went to Meagan's house for our annual holiday party. Daddy was out of town in China, so we didn't have the silly face to look at behind the cameras. But this is the best shot we got for all of us. Next Christmas, there will be even more kids as Auntie Grace and Auntie Terry are both pregnant.

Mommy found me on top of this bin. Hey! I have better view up here and am in a better position to play with things.

Some times Julia likes to just lay on the ground for no reason. I join her once in a while.

Yay!!! Daddy came back in time for Christmas! (There was a chance that he wouldn't). I was soo excited that I climbed into his suitcase. Next time take me with you!

Here I am ready for Ashley's birthday party at her grandparents' house.

Merry Christmas everyone!! Here are all of the grandkids with my grandparents! Our parents were certainly putting up a show for this picture to work.