Ceili's first Christmas was excellent. We ate too much too many times and Ceili got too much stuff.

First a shot of Shelly preparing for Christmas. She looks very Mommy-ish.

I like this shot of Ceili and my eyes.

















Ceili in her Christmas dress.

















Shelly's friend Ann made this gi-normous stocking for Ceili. It's bigger than her.











Ceili really liked breakfast! Thanks Mel and Mom.

Shelly, Sharon, and Mel.

Getting organized for a family photo.

That's better.

Ceili and I after dinner.

Grandma, Grandpa, and Ceili.

Ceili and all her loot. Dad is hemmed into the corner of the living room as he writes this because of all the stuff strewn about the place.

December's already here

Wow, time is flying by. It's already December and I haven't done a thing for Christmas. Shelly's already talking about sending out Christmas cards and I haven't even finished sending out birth announcements yet.


Ceili loves reading. She stares at the photos and is pretty good at holding the book herself.











She loves her soft little "Piglet" book.

We had a bit of a cold snap here last week. Good excuse to wear my stupid looking big jacket. At least I was warm. Ceili is going to be sooo embarrased of her Dad.
















Ceili's found her toes. She was sitting there cooing to herself, grabbing her feet and occasionally chewing one of her toes.

And finally, a good shot of Grandma and Ceili in her fancy Christmas dress.