Here we are, the last day of 2009. Amazing, isn't it? And what a year it's been for us, and for many of you, too. We are grateful for the time we were able to spend with family over the last week, celebrating Christmas and enjoying the last hours of this year together.
First, we had a very early Christmas before heading up north. For all her love of crumpling paper, Anna was a little slow at the concept of wrapping paper. Perhaps she is a bit like her Grandma Pearson, and wants to keep the paper nice...
The books were all a big hit. The Jonah and the Whale pop-up book was especially entertaining.
And of course, we love barns.
Puzzles, puzzles
"Look, I can put my finger right here..."
So many barn animals and sounds.
After our Tennessee Christmas, we headed up to Aurora to visit Aunt Katie, Uncle Casey, and cousins Josh and Ellie. It was a short visit, but very fun!
Ellie and I were playing Peek-a-Boo on the stairs.
We had so much fun playing together. Thanks for having us!
Then on to Michigan to see Grandma and Grandpa Van Dyke and Aunt Rachel.
And let's not forget the cats:
See that little fuzzy thing in the corner? That's a cat making a quick get away.
We also traveled to Lansing to visit my Grandma and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Here is Maeve--
and here is Neil with his impressive helicopter!
We indeed had a white Christmas in Northern Michigan (well, a rainy one, actually, but it did little to lessen the snow). Grandma and Grandpa had gotten Anna a sled to help her enjoy the full experience.
It was indeed a Merry Christmas. Now that we are home, we are fondly remembering family and friends and thanking God for his many blessings, this year and always. Happy New Year, and the best to you all in 2010.
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