Some 13 Month Shots (I'm still behind!)

Little Miss Bee continues to delight and amaze us every day. Last week we taught her how to say "Hawaii," so of course, now we have to take her there. She's really digging Sesame Street right now, and knows the names of some of the characters (Elmo & Oscar are her favorite). Her favorite school activities are bubble play and dancing to music, and she especially enjoys the "all fall down" part of Ring Around the Rosie. She makes a beeline for the front door anytime she hears the doorbell ring because she thinks it's "Bumpa" (Grandma & Grandpa).

Funny Girl Likes to Dance

Rory's Very Snowy Adventure

The weather on the first Sunday in January was perfect for playing outside. Rory took her first trip around the yard in the sled, made snow angels, built a mini-snowman and threw snowballs at Daddy.

Christmas at Grandma & Grandpa Bellmont's

Rory had so much fun at Christmas in St. Cloud (see below, also starring Auntie Ryan and Nathan). Unfortunately, we left the camera behind when we headed to Gibbon, so this is where the Christmas montage ends!

Christmas at Home

Here's Rory waiting (kind of) patiently atop a stack of presents, and then opening all of her gifts from Mom, Dad and Santa.

Welle Family Holiday Party

A big thanks to Margi for sending these shots -- none of ours turned out!