71. Happy New Year

This year Bea was a little overwhelmed by Christmas. Basically, we got her too much stuff. (And Dale and I made her a bunch of things too. I became obsessed with knitting cats and both of us made some felt toys. We could start a cottage industry.) Next year we will be more restrained--but of course, next year she will be at an age where she will want more stuff!

Some highlights from the week:

Decorating cookies!


Seeing her new slide from Grandma Mary and Papa on Christmas morning. She LOVES the slide. At the moment it resides in Grandma Fox and Grandpa Griff's foyer. When it warms up outside the slide will move to our yard. This past week Bea finally learned how to climb up the slide and get herself seated and ready to slide all by herself. I will post a movie soon.


With her new friend, "Inky" on Christmas day.


One of many dance parties.


Thoughtful about the year ahead.



With Rosemary and Big Bird on New Year's Day.