Home (sort of) for the Holiday's

This year we ventured west to St. Louis for Christmas so as to spend quality time with our friends and family. As is usual, we overbooked ourselves with commitments and before we knew it our 12-days away had come and gone. We had a wonderful time and it was so great to see everybody. Tatum also enjoyed being showered with hugs, kisses, and TONS of attention from her grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Unfortunately however, Tatum learned that sometimes she has to share Mommy and Daddy while her cousin is around, which she did not seem to like too much! Also, as in usual fashion, the camera pretty much stayed packed in our suitcase so we only have a few snapshots to share but they are from some of our highlights of the trip, Tatum's first visit to the zoo, Zoo Lights (a night time display of holiday lights all through the zoo), and time with friends and family.

Tatum, Mike, cousin Roman, and Uncle Brad at the Petting Zoo

Zoo Lights

The Penguin House

With the Baker's (Dave and Kari)

Tatum with the Baker's (Gabrielle, Josie, Christian, and Sebastian)

Tatum and Aunt Melanie on Christmas Eve

Santa's Little Reindeer Helper

Tatum's First Snow

Today was the first snow of the 2008-2009 Winter Season in Maine and the first time that Tatum had the chance to play in the snow. The first hurdle was getting her dressed; this includes her snow-suit, boots, gloves, and hat. As you can imagine, this is not an easy undertaking! Next, Tatum had to practice walking in all of her gear. She did pretty good since she went out before there was any accumulation. Overall, Tatum enjoyed the snow and we are looking forward to a winter season full of quality time in the snow.