Pizza Eatin'!

...and so it begins... and it is good.  

Trip to Boston and other stuff...

We were able to spend a long weekend with family in Boston a few weeks ago, and we had a great time!  Unfortunately, I was under the weather, so I didn't take as many photos as usual, but here is a glimpse into the fun had by all...

Ahren has family in New Zealand, and we were able to SKYPE with them so Finn could chat...

Lovely brunch hosted by Ahren's sisters in their beautiful home, and games for those not watching football...

Champagne and dinner before the Golden Globes par-tay...

When we got back to Raleigh, Finn came down with whatever I have had, too, and we've been house bound for a little while, now...

Pre-game Sunday-  now we have to wear Pats gear...

Merry, Merry!

Holidays, 2011, were a whirlwind of family and friends, and although it was Finn's 2nd Christmas, it felt a little like her first, since she was so tiny last year.  Although she didn't really grasp all that was going on during the season, she loved the festivities, lights, and music.  

Going to see Santa

hmmmmm... not so sure about the "Let's go see Santa" outfit

We got to the mall early to avoid lines...

waiting in line for the big guy...

...rockin' some festive pants one afternoon...

...lights and music while visiting Richmond...

We stayed at Mary's while in Richmond...

...and Finn and Bailey got really tight while we were there...

Christmas Eve

one of my favorite photos ever...

Christmas Day

...playing Michael Jackson "Just Dance"...

...you can never get enough Michael...

New Year's Eve with the Wheatleys and Mary

Some overlooked photos

I just found these while trying to reorganize some things-  they were taken the weekend of Finn's first birthday when all of our family was visiting.  It was a gorgeous and warm fall day, and my sisters-in-law took Finn out into the front yard to play... Appropriate that I post it now because we are headed to visit them this weekend-