Since we spent Thanksgiving with my family, we shared Christmas with Scott's. And oh what a Christmas it was! There were plenty of loving moments and fond memories were definitely made (and some not-so-fond ones, too). Our 20-month-old niece Kate certainly kept us busy and laughing; she is one smart little girl. Her vocabulary is rather impressive, too. (Though I'm sure this isn't the case, at one point I was confident Kate said "cadaver" and "harpoon". Of course, why would she know such words? Still, it's amusing to think that's what she said.) Scott teases that Kate's going to know him as "mean old Uncle Scott" since he kept her from having her own way not once, but twice. The first time he caught her climbing upstairs to see Grandma, who was in bed resting. Scottt promptly snagged her from the steps and then blocked them with a gate; to hear Kate cry, though, you'd have thought Scott had done something horrible to her! Then, the next day, Scott blocked her in the family room while Grandma was on the phone in the kitchen. Again, it was just temporary, but boy, Kate did not like it! (Evidence of Kate's smarts: After Scott blocked her in, I sat with her on the floor to look at a book, which quieted her down. Scott remained in the doorway, though. As soon as he moved, Kate popped up off the floor and dashed toward the kitchen. She's a clever one!)
The not-so-fond moments included Mel (Grandma) and Scott both getting the stomach virus. Poor Mel was sick on Christmas day, so she spent most of her time resting. Thankfully, she was rested enough to join everyone for opening our stockings. Scott got sick two days later (Saturday). The tragedy in that? He didn't get to meet his newest niece, Mila Taylor.
Which brings me back to fond memories; my sister-in-law, Dib, gave birth to a 7 lb 15 oz baby girl named Mila Taylor on Friday. The next day, Roger, Mel, Kate, and I went to the hospital to meet the newest family member. Roger and Mel sent Kate intot he room first so that she could have a few moments with just her parents and sister. Every few seconds, Kate would pop out the door to see us, a bright smile and sparkling eyes lighting up her face. You could tell that she was excited about "baby sister". Once we were in the room, we were witness to Kate's attempts at loving on her sister. She kept asking to hold her ("come up") while tugging on Mila's blanket. Then she'd pat Mila on the head. Boy, will Dib and Erik have their hands full trying to keep Kate from loving too much on her sister!
Here are a few photos from the holiday. Enjoy!
This was taken Christmas Eve, just two days before Mila was born. Poor Dib was about ready to pop!
This was taken Christmas Eve, just two days before Mila was born. Poor Dib was about ready to pop!
Of course Scott and Erik had to compare their "pregnant" bellies, too.
Mmmmmm.... sugar cookies. Looks like decorating Christmas cookies has become a tradition when we're up in NY. Scott reaped the benefits; homemade cookies with lots of icing.
Great Grandma Teddy with Kate. One of Kate's rare still moments (though I managed to capture a couple of them on camera).
Caught'ya! Kate sneaks a few chips while we finish laying out the dinner spread Christmas Eve.
Kate and Papa on Christmas Day. That orange was one of many that Kate confiscated that morning; she seemed to enjoy those more than some of her toys!
Grandma and Kate on the phone with Erik (Daddy) as he calls with news of Mila's arrival. 
Erik and his girls: Mila, Kate, and Dib.
Introducing Mila Taylor.
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