This tradition has been going since 2005. Oh the changes that have happened in a few short years! Each person gets a Secret Santa from the group and then we end the night with a white elephant exchange. The person who "wins" the White Elephant gift hosts the following year.
Jack and Lilija
The girls: Meg, Trish, Me and Meg-Meg
One of the gifts: Purple butterfly purse and a Barbra Streisand CD
Another fun gift the ever popular and 2nd place winner - Nunchuck
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Christmas Eve with the Freemans
Christmas Eve - We started the day by going to the candlelight service at Meadow Creek. Lilija had many impromptu solos. I guess she missed the memo about Silent Night. After the service GG & Great Grandpa Molin, Gramma Mare & Grampa Wiskers, and Carl and I...and of course Lilija...headed to our house for dinner and presents.
Growing up Grandpa Molin dressed up as Santa and this year he was able to dress up as Santa for Lilija. What a special moment!
Growing up Grandpa Molin dressed up as Santa and this year he was able to dress up as Santa for Lilija. What a special moment!
8 Months Old
Lilija was far more interested in grabbing the sign then sitting still for the picture. Oh well...
8 Month Accomplishments
- Saying Mama/Mom/Dada (We're not sure if she knows what she's saying yet but she clearly said the words!!)
- First tooth
- First time "crawling" forward
- Starting to stand with help from Mama or Daddy...or a couch :)
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
First Motion Forward
Lilija mastered the art of the commando backwards crawl a while ago but hadn't quite figured out how to go forward. I was sitting on the floor going through the newspaper and Lilija was extremely interested in looking through the ads. (I think we have a future deal finder on our hands!) She made a lunge forward at the ads so I moved them closer to me and she moved forward again! Way to go Baby Girl!
First tooth!
Christmas Concert at the Creek...future Alto!!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Family Picture
Lilija's First Kiss!!
Monday, December 1, 2008
Trip Up Nort'
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