Standing by herself on Christmas Eve

Tess stood for the first time by herself on Christmas Eve. She stands all the time with the help of chairs, the couch, tables, toys, etc.....but this time, it was by herself. Tim was behind her waiting to play catch just in case.

All ready for church

My New Hat

Neighborhood get together

Every year our neighborhood has a fun holiday event. They have a live nativity with a Camel, sheep, and a few other small animals. They also have cookie decorating, crafts, story time with Mrs, Clause, hayrides, and of course Santa Clause. We had fun, but didn't stay too long this year because it was a balmy 16 degrees outside.

The hayride...which we didn't go because it was too cold.


Tess with her daddy all bundled up

A little unsure about Santa Clause

Tessa and her friends

Tessa and Grady sharing a book

My girlfriends Kim and Robyn came over today. Kim has two boys, and this is Lukas who just turned 10 weeks.

This last weekend Tim and I went over to our friends house. This is Anna who loved playing with Tess.

busy, busy, busy

During the holidays I love to bake more than normal. This last week Tess has helped me make bread, pies, cookies, rolls..... She loves to sit and watch the mixer. She also loves to chew on the spoons.

Her favorite spatula

This picture was taken over at my parents house. They have two dogs. Tessa loves animals...especially dogs.

Tess has been pulling herself up on anything she can. This is her new favorite toy.

More Thanksgiving pictures

hanging out with grandpa
This is Tim's favorite picture....I can't imagine why. :-)

Tess with a whip cream goatee