Random snuggles

I had so much love and attention over Christmas, from Mama and my aunties. 

Twas the Night Before Christmas

And Mom and Papa let us open a few presents early. We got to open gifts from Australia since it was already Christmas over there. I got some really cool books from Aunt Judy that I have read over and over already. They're my new favorites. I also out out some milk and cookies and carrots for Santa. It worked! He came and ate them! 

Things to do around Florida

There is so much to do in Florida, other than going to the beach: Go out to lunch and eat mini pizza pies with Auntie Mary, play putt putt at Gator Land with Mom and Claire, and Daddy, Mama and Auntie Mary, and my very favorite: Mall bungee jumping!!!

Florida!

Spending Christmas in Florida was awesome, as always. When Mama and I first got there, only Auntie Mary was there. She took me out for chocolate ice cream and then to the beach, where I made her spin me around and around and around, and then I'd run up and down the beach all dizzy. It was so great. 

Snow!

It's winter, and you know what the best thing about winter is? Snow. Make that, SNOW! And so far it's  been snowing a lot. Let's hope that keeps up. I'm just getting started with these winter sports.

Coming soon: Me on a snowboard! (But not yet.)

Daddy says I have to learn to ski first. So we're starting there. Step one: put on boots and step into skis. Don't fall over. So far, so good.

One reason I haven't learn to ski yet is that I like to take frequent breaks for shoveling. I love to shovel! I love to do most chores, and to be super duper helpful. I'm sure I'm going to be this enthusiastic about work for my entire life!

This is the snowiest photo I can find. It's not even that much snow. It's like the snow before the snow. A few hours after this we got like a foot of snow, and then forgot to take more pictures. Oops! But trust me, it was a lot. So much that Daddy couldn't get our car out of the driveway, no matter how hard he tried, and then even the plow got stuck. But they worked it all out finally.

Wait, no snow in this one! It's from last week. But it was actually snowing this day. That's why we're so bundled up. You just can't see it.

Styling Mama

Mama asked for some help with her hairstyling, so I volunteered to help. I'm very helpful. At pretty much everything. Even hair! All I need is a comb and some water.

Grandmom and Granddad's House

After Thanksgiving, we went to Grandmom and Granddad's house in Frostburg. It was chilly, so mostly we stayed in and played games, like dominoes, matching, and this cool new card game that Mum taught me, called SNAP!

Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving was great, thanks for asking! We drove down some terrible road called the New Jersey Turnpike to Uncle Eric and Aunt Heather's house, which also happens to be the home of my favorite cousin, Drew! And Patrick! And the two "fluffies," Zoe and Merlin!

Taking a rare break from air hockey to eat.

 Aunt Jenny reads us a book.

 Then Drew reads me a book!

 On Thanksgiving morning, we went for a walk and I asked to hold Zoe.

Then this happened. Oops.

Mum and Papa at the Big House

A few weekends ago, Mum and Papa came up to the Big House. Papa had never been before, so I was excited to show him around, and also to play some pool. I think he had fun. Come back soon!

 I win! High five!

 A short hike up to my bear cave, which will soon become an ice cave.

 Lining up my shot...

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Reading a book. (Note: not my wine.)

The last night, back in Brooklyn, we all went out to dinner and ate lots of bread. I even (mostly) behaved myself.

Mom & Papa Came to Town!

I had such a fun time with Mom & Papa up at the house last weekend. I have tons more photos of them to share with you, but this is a good one of me showing them my secret bear cave. Soon I'll be hanging with them in Florida, where we can trade it all the hats and puffy coats for swimsuits and fishing poles!