We had a low key Halloween. We decided to go DIY this year, and Zoe was a jazzercise baby. I thought she looked pretty freakin' cute if you ask me. Those thighs and that belly. Too much. The weather was horrible, so we didn't go out (I figure she's only one - she could care less), but thankfully she got to celebrate at school.
Before Thanksgiving, we headed to Bay City to visit my college roommate and her little girl. Zoe was only a few months old the last time, so it was fun to see the girls interact more and play together. Zoe was very interested in Grace's socks and was a good sport when Zoe decided to start taking them off.
Then came Thanksgiving. We went to my in-laws early this year since we'd be heading back to Detroit a little early. It was so nice to have a few extra days off. The house was packed with almost the whole family (the Seattle siblings didn't make it home), but I know my mother-in-law wouldn't have it any other way :) It was so so much fun to see everyone. And thank you to all of Zoe's aunties and uncies who read her Barnyard Dance a million times. Saturday we started a new tradition of having my brother and his husband over for for dinner with my parents (his family is from OH so getting to GR would be quite the drive). It was great seeing them too. They live in CA and we don't see them nearly enough. I miss my little brother.
Since Thanksgiving was so late this year, that gave us just a few short weeks until Christmas to pack in shopping and getting ready to travel back to GR. My mom and I had out annual Christmas adventure. This year we chose Frankenmouth. It was FREEZING, but we had lots of fun. Sadly, my grandpa passed away so Zoe and I made an unexpected trip back for the funeral. She got to see Aunt Jodi and Uncle Andrew since they flew in as well. The following weekend Nana came to babysit while we finished up our shopping and went to a friend's Christmas party. Nana even braved making cookies with Zoe...they tasted delicious!
Uncle Andrew and Uncle Nick flew in the week before Christmas and we all headed home minus Aaron and Wally (he had to work on the 23rd). The days were filled with Christmas parties, baby showers, family outings, etc. It was crazy busy but so much fun to see everyone.
I always hate the letdown after the holidays. We are left with freezing temperatures and not a whole lot of excitement in the near future :( I did book my trip to Cali though to visit my BFF and her little bundle come May (and Jon of course!)...OC reunion here we come! Is it May yet??
Beeba will try again to write a post. You will find I am computer illiterate at times just ask your daddy. Your mommy has started developing family traditions here with both families and this is great!!!! Every year we will all keep this up..even though very hectic...it is fun though to look back and see how much fun you had and how you have grown. Love you all. Beeba
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