Picking out the tree... and helping with the lights
Baby's 1st Christmas Ornaments from 1979 (Dan), 1980 (Kristin), and 2009 (Norah)... and putting the star on top of the tree
Dan was pretty busy with finals this year, so he spent a lot of his evenings and weekends writing papers and getting ready for tests. He's three semesters in to his MBA program now, with three left to go. While he's enjoying his classes and is learning a lot from both his professors and fellow students, he will be glad when his program is over and he doesn't have to spend two evenings a week in class.
Christmas Tree Lane walk
Even with Dan's busy schedule, we did find time to celebrate the season. We walked down Christmas Tree Lane with Norah and my parents. (For the non-Fresnans, Christmas Tree Lane is a street on which all the houses put out elaborate Christmas decorations. It's usually open to traffic, but they close it to cars and open it to pedestrians a couple nights each season.) Norah loved all the lights and displays, even though she couldn't really move since we had her bundled up in so many layers.
We celebrated Christmas with my family a bit early, since we were in Missouri for Christmas Day. Norah had lots of fun opening up presents, though her attention span usually only lasted for about 1-2 presents at a time. Dan even got some practice assembling toys-- notice what a good job he did on Norah's scooter!
Norah's first plane ride went very well. Dan and I were a little worried since she started teething three days before we left, but she was quite a little traveler. When we got to Festus, she got to meet her Pop and Granny (Phil and Fran) for the first time, as well as some other family members, including new cousin Autumn and the great grandparents.
Norah's first Christmas was a white one. Matt and Jeannie let us borrow Ember's old snowsuits, so we were able to take Norah outside to see the snow. We had a wonderful time in Missouri visiting Dan's family. Though we wish we could see everyone more often, we're always able to make the most of the time that we are there.
All dressed up for Christmas Eve mass... and presents on Christmas morning
Let it snow!
Playing with Ember... and Grammy and Grandpa
We had a very blessed 2009 and are looking forward to all that 2010 will bring us. We are thankful for our wonderful family and friends! Happy New Year to everyone!
Christmas Tree Lane walk
Even with Dan's busy schedule, we did find time to celebrate the season. We walked down Christmas Tree Lane with Norah and my parents. (For the non-Fresnans, Christmas Tree Lane is a street on which all the houses put out elaborate Christmas decorations. It's usually open to traffic, but they close it to cars and open it to pedestrians a couple nights each season.) Norah loved all the lights and displays, even though she couldn't really move since we had her bundled up in so many layers.
We celebrated Christmas with my family a bit early, since we were in Missouri for Christmas Day. Norah had lots of fun opening up presents, though her attention span usually only lasted for about 1-2 presents at a time. Dan even got some practice assembling toys-- notice what a good job he did on Norah's scooter!
Opening presents
Norah's first plane ride went very well. Dan and I were a little worried since she started teething three days before we left, but she was quite a little traveler. When we got to Festus, she got to meet her Pop and Granny (Phil and Fran) for the first time, as well as some other family members, including new cousin Autumn and the great grandparents.
Norah's first Christmas was a white one. Matt and Jeannie let us borrow Ember's old snowsuits, so we were able to take Norah outside to see the snow. We had a wonderful time in Missouri visiting Dan's family. Though we wish we could see everyone more often, we're always able to make the most of the time that we are there.
All dressed up for Christmas Eve mass... and presents on Christmas morning
Let it snow!
Playing with Ember... and Grammy and Grandpa
We had a very blessed 2009 and are looking forward to all that 2010 will bring us. We are thankful for our wonderful family and friends! Happy New Year to everyone!
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