This was Stella's first Christmas and she got special treatment from Santa. Since it has been so long since I've blogged, I am going to take a backward look at the last two months. It has been a joyous time with family. There is so much for us to be thankful for.
Vera had fun with her little cousin Stella.
We enjoyed the view from Amy and Brian's condo.
We made cookies.
We had fun playing with Barbies.
Amy treated Starr and me to a pedicure.
Ella went ice skating, skiing, swimming and hiking while she was here.
She dressed up a lot.
Ella loved the princess room.
Christmas morning with the gifts from the New York grandchildren. We hope next year to have them here in person.
The Christmas Eve group.
Anna loves her cousin.
Emma makes a beautiful Mary..so tender and sweet.
Stella is helping to unwrap.
Early morning visitors. Two mommies and three babies.
The house is ready and waiting for the family to come.
Two Grandmas, two beautiful grandsons at Thanksgiving.
We hiked to a Mica mine..all sparkly and beautiful.
Hank hitched a ride with Grandma.
Sally set a beautiful table with wonderful food.
This is a very cute little face.
Thanksgiving in Grand Junction, CO with both sets of grandparents going to the park.
The road trip to St. Anthony Idaho is fun enough but when we get there we are always treated to lots of fun with Liz, Kelly and family. We drove up to celebrate Anna's fifth birthday. We snowmobiled, bowled, sang happy birthday, ate cake, went out to dinner and watched the Olympics.
Liz and the children came for a visit and we took a tour of the ice castles up the street from our home. We live in an area of hot springs so in the winter the water is sprayed to make these beautiful formations.
My weekly day with Stella gives me the ability to enjoy her growth and development. She loves to stand and pull herself up. She is making lots of "talking" sounds and is especially interested in reading books with me.
When Hank and Wyatt come to visit they have a new take on the Princess room. They use the crowns in an entirely different way than the girls do.
David took Wyatt for his first ski lesson. He did great and wants to go again.
Wyatt can't help but be musical since his parents are in a band and his dad plays fiddle. You can see by the photo how intent he is to learn and do well.
Again, they are enjoying the lap of luxury at Amy and Brian's condo.
Sally took these beautiful photos of the ice castles.
I love it when I come out of the front door and see the fog rising from the pond. Each day it looks different.
A local artist painted our garage last week.
Tomorrow Stella comes again. Life is exciting and fun.
