Michael and his siblings that were home this year (mocking the ladies for taking 1.2 million pictures of the grand kids in this very spot):
After snowmobiling one day I begged to be taken to Starbucks. I love their Carmel Apple Spice (The non-chocolate lovers warm drink). I introduced the beverage to Michael's dad and he also became obsessed. Once we were all home he promptly searched the Internet for the recipe (we all know Starbucks isn't exactly cheap). At any rate, he found one and I didn't drink anything else for the rest of the week.
Christmas Eve is big at the Allsop house. That's the day they exchange sibling gifts, receive the "yearly" ornament, open all the presents under the tree and have their traditional lasagna dinner.
After snowmobiling one day I begged to be taken to Starbucks. I love their Carmel Apple Spice (The non-chocolate lovers warm drink). I introduced the beverage to Michael's dad and he also became obsessed. Once we were all home he promptly searched the Internet for the recipe (we all know Starbucks isn't exactly cheap). At any rate, he found one and I didn't drink anything else for the rest of the week.
Christmas Eve is big at the Allsop house. That's the day they exchange sibling gifts, receive the "yearly" ornament, open all the presents under the tree and have their traditional lasagna dinner.
Ornament giving was one tradition that Michael and I both had and wanted to implement in our own family. Here is Rylee with her "baby's 1st Christmas" rattle ornament. 
Ours is a snow girl that says "daughter"
All bundled up ready to go party at Great-Grandma B's
Michael's cousin Kelly was the only one that Rylee didn't scream at the first time she held her. (We were dealing with some serious separation anxiety)
Ours is a snow girl that says "daughter"
All bundled up ready to go party at Great-Grandma B'sMichael's cousin Kelly was the only one that Rylee didn't scream at the first time she held her. (We were dealing with some serious separation anxiety) It was a Christmas Miracle.
Go to bed Rylee so Santa can come!
He came!
He came!bringing food, snacks, books, stuffed animals and a few toys. Nothing too crazy but blessed indeed.
In case you couldn't tell from the video, she put EVERYTHING in her mouth. (at least she's got the purpose of the spoon down) 
Santa also left Rylee the my pal Violet dog.
In case you couldn't tell from the video, she put EVERYTHING in her mouth. (at least she's got the purpose of the spoon down) Santa also left Rylee the my pal Violet dog.
"Really Dad? Its for ME??!! "
It's actually really cute, it says (and spells) her name, sings songs, counts, etc. She snuggled with it as we drove home.
On our way home there was a fair amount of fog and a bit of snow off and on (it never really stuck to the ground but was in the air). We stopped to get gas and got a better look how the snow/ice stuck to the car. We thought it was pretty cool looking, and so did the McDonald's Drive Thru employee.
We had a wonderful "Parent's First Christmas"
It's actually really cute, it says (and spells) her name, sings songs, counts, etc. She snuggled with it as we drove home.
On our way home there was a fair amount of fog and a bit of snow off and on (it never really stuck to the ground but was in the air). We stopped to get gas and got a better look how the snow/ice stuck to the car. We thought it was pretty cool looking, and so did the McDonald's Drive Thru employee.
We had a wonderful "Parent's First Christmas" (a spoiled one at that)
We hope yours was great too!
2 comments:
I am glad that you had such a wonderful holiday and that Rylee did such a good job while you were traveling. I am also sorry we missed you. It would have been great to meet Rylee...oh well, maybe this summer sometime.
That book, Stinky Face, is the BEST book ever! I have read that book to Peyton since he was a baby. It is just silly!
Happy New Year!
I'm laughing out loud at the snow on the mirrors. I'm freezing just looking at it.
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