Christmas Eve 2010

Santa came to visit! Emma liked his beard. James did not.

Unfortunately, Grandpa was mysteriously missing from the action while Santa visited.

Laying a present egg.

Pete's version of excited.

Helping Daddy open.

James being a lovey :)

Emma's supervisor.

Slam dunk!

Rocking in Emma's new swing.

Staring match with Uncle James.

James was disappointed he got a second class coaster.

Tug of war with Aunt Shan.

Bye Santa!

Requisite coordinating pajama picture.

Alternate glamor shot.

Best Christmas Eve ever!

One Million Pictures of Pre-Christmas Fun!

A chivalrous kiss on the back of the hand.

Sunny is the object of much unwanted affection.

Giving Grandpa the old once-over.

This skilled woman can now drink from a straw!

Sharing is caring.

Indoor wagon rides are all the rage.

So many toys, so little time.

Wild woman.

James was a great colorer until Emma commandeered his book.

It was the babies' turn to make dinner.

BFFs.

Aunt Shan made the most adorable hat with ears!

Hiding from prying eyes.

Pre-haircut sass.

James loves him some pup-pups.

With more hair comes more awesome bedhead.

Chilling out.

So proud of her very first gingerbread house!

Motoring.

This is what double sinks were invented for.

Uncle Pete is awesome!

Consuming a paper plate amidst a sea of gifts. Another day in the life.

Ready to sass some people up.

Post-haircut deranged beauty pup.

Pete made buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy (both from scratch!) to much acclaim.

Moving about the country.

Fighting over a coaster on Aunt Shan's lap. Judging by the look on her face, Emma is clearly losing.