Holiday Cheer: Round I

Guests: Nana, Papa, Aunt Brandi, Mimi, Ginger, and Kirby.

December 23rd:

Trail of Lights (a continuous 1.25 mile long display of 41 lighted scenes) in Austin’s Zilker Metropolitan Park. Andrea didn’t nap plus she chased Kirby (Aunt Brandi’s Chihuahua) non-stop after they arrived. So I was scared that she would have a break down, but she did really well. She ran through most of the mile.

Nana styling & showing off her modeling skills in line for the shuttle.

24th: Surprise Birthday party for Papa.

Mimi made his favorite dessert for him. We gave him an indoor remote control helicopter. He made everyone laugh the first time he flew it. He flew it straight at the ceiling & crashed it at full force. It was fun to play with. I hope he really plays with it.

Andrea made Christmas cookies with her Nana. She rolled the dough, cut out shapes, mixed icing, and sprinkled on the sprinkles. She sneezed in the icing when she was mixing it, but we didn’t tell papa. That’s what he gets for napping. (Ha! Ha!)

Santa brought Andrea a kitchen, which she loved. He left dress up accessories for Mr. Potato Head in her stocking.

Thanksgiving Week 2008

Happy Birthday to my brother Aric!

This is how Aric looked 24 years ago on his first day at home. A beautiful baby to say the least. Aric, I wish I had been there with you to celebrate this year. I could have given you one of my big kisses that annoyed you when you were a baby!

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Brian, Hilary, and Brandi on their way to see the Broadway "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy" show at the Long Center.

Andrea making her first "real" pie with Nana & Papa. Her daddy loved her fudge pie. He ate nearly the whole thing. I believe Nana had a piece.

Nana, Andie, & Aunt Brandi

Nana's favorite things Andie said over the week were:

"Oh no, I can't believe it."

"That's a good idea."

She was the director of where the ornaments should be placed. "Right there."

1st Picture with Santa. She wouldn't go near him. Santa being the wise one he is let her daddy hold her in the chair & then he snuck around from behind to get in the shot.