Merry Christmas!!!!

Quinn saw several Santa's this year. I must be honest, this one at the city courthouse was my favourite. We went on the day that an ice storm had come through, and she was the only kid there at the time, so she got to sit and visit and long as she wanted. I think she told most of the santa's that she wanted a camera for Christmas, and so she got a little one in her stocking.

Every now and then I look at Quincy and realize that she has grown before my eyes. Since there are always pictures taken on Christmas, I was comparing her growth. What a difference a year makes!

Max has started on the big boy foods. With Quincy I went strictly by-the-book and waited until exactly six months to start her on rice cereal, but this hefty guy just seems to need a little more than the milk he's been getting. You can't see it too well, but he's got it all over his face here - it was his first try. He seemed to like the taste, but was confused by the spoon and the texture.

A couple weeks ago my friend Heidi came by to show me how to use my new photoshop, which I really need to play with more. She brought along little Carson who's only a few days older than Max. Max was holding onto his ear for several minutes, but Carson didn't seem to mind.

Me, Quin, and Max have all gone through the stomach flu now, hopefully Israel doesn't get it. Here's The Girl on her sick bed, she was so happy to have a little gift to open a couple days before Christmas. She loves her Shrek baby - Thanks Julia! And here's The Boy in his new jammies and beanie - thanks Grandma, Grandpa and Julia!

Happy New Year!