Christmas at my Mom's, 2009

We, as the people in the picture posted above, celebrated Christmas at my mother's house yesterday. As tradition dictates we began the day taking pictures with Christmas Trees Around the World at the Meijer Garden's.

And we started out with mad style. 'Cause that's how we roll.

Awe. It's my baby! All growing up! Did you know, that at her 5.5month well child visit this past Tuesday she weighed 15lbs 13oz? She scored in the 97th% for height, 60th% for weight. Crazy!

And this one, well, she's 97th% for height, 93rd% for weight. Way to maintain proportions baby!

Bragging aside and back to the pictures, the train completely enamored Adalynn. She followed it around the rooms...

...back to the starting point...

...and waved the train "G'bye" when we left.

And then, whatta treat, Mr. Fred Meijer himself presented, reading "The Night Before Christmas".

Very special, Very sweet. Something about grandpas reading to grandchildren.

Unfortunately Mr. Fred talked quite quiet, and Adalynn started talking, fussing, and generally being obstinant.

Which landed her here. Oops.

Once back at Mom's the children gathered around for special story time.

Something about Grandmas reading to their grandchildren, so sweet!

Following story time came, wait for it...., presents. Very pretty dress, Adalynn. And very nice, useful presents everyone.

Henry and Amy, Megan and Henry John presented Travis and I with some interesting looking boxes screwed together from plastic deck wood. Amy discovered what looks like an awesome way to grow potatoes in towering boxes. We're (well, I'm) extremely excited for potato growing this spring. Rock on!

The day totally wore Adalynn out. But it was definately worth it. Yes, it was.