Christmas Time, I LOVE IT!

I think that most normal people would have gone crazy by now if they had listened to as much Christmas music as I have! I love it, I can't get enough of it. I have to watch every Christmas special that comes on, and I am trying to indoctrinate my eight month old with Rudolph and Frosty and all of this holiday cheer. The only movie that Michael really likes is the Grinch, because he can relate to him so well, but hey, I'll take it. Last night the original Grinch came on and he was actually excited about watching it. Usually he drags in the living room with a book when a Christmas program comes on because I force him to watch it with me. He does love the Christmas cookies and candy that go along with Christmas though, and unfortunately so do I. I have probably already gained three pounds already, and I am not finished yet!!!

It is really a good thing that Allie's memory span only lasts for about ten seconds, because she has already seen most, and even played with some of her Christmas presents. Atleast I know she will like them right. I cannot wait to let her "open" her presents. She is going to look at all of us like we are crazy, but it will be fun anyway!

Allie and her Cousins

These boys love their little cousin. We always have "visitors" in church who creep next to us on the bench not to sit by Uncle Michael and Aunt Dana, but by little Allie. I put my hand over Allie's mouth in church when she was talking and told her to be quiet and Adam, the youngest said "Dana, don't do that." I can already see that when Allie gets in trouble she is going to have her little defenders running to her defense.

Allie and Grandpa

We spent the weekend with Michael's parents so that Michael could go hunting on their property, "yes he killed him a deer!" These pictures were taken at about 10:00 p.m. because Allie wasn't going to miss out on any of the fun. I just thought this was too cute because if you know Allie, she doesn't cuddle up with anybody but Mommy and Daddy very often!