Luna's 1st Christmas

Despite the uncharacteristic Christmas snow, we were able to celebrate Luna's first Christmas with the Larson family. Unfortunately Grammy (Brian's mom) couldn't join us this year, but we hope she will be able to in the future . Christmas Eve we travelled down to Redmond for an early dinner with Uncle Ken, Auntie Steph and Grandma, then back up to Anacortes to spend the night. Patrick and Emily were able to join us on both days and Luna loved seeing them. Obviously Luna had little concept as to what was going on with gift giving, but she loved being around her family and getting LOTS of attention! Happy Holidays to all of our friends and family both near and far. We hope you have had as much to be thankful for this year as we have.

Luna likes spending time on Great-Grandma's lap
Auntie Stephanie prepared a great Christmas Eve mealGrandma loved Emily's santa hat
Luna wasn't as sure

The family

Waiting with Oma for everyone to wake up on Christmas morning

All this excitement makes a little girl tired

Luna's stocking was added to the fireplace this year

(it's 3rd from the right, with the moon)

Grandpa helped Luna open her stocking

Luna was able to pull at some of the paper to help unwrap

Having fun with all the bright colors and noise of paper ripping

Cool new shoes from Patrick's Aunt Nano!

Everything made its way into Luna's mouth

A new doll from Grandpa Pahl, Teri and Aunt Sarah

'Twas the Week Before Christmas

Despite all the snow on the ground, we were busy the week before Christmas. It was a little too cold to get outside much, so we made due indoors. Here are a few of the things we were up to:

Luna testing out her new "high chair". It definitely tasted good!

Marcus came over and played some tunes (see LL Cool M video post)

Uncle Brian came over for coffee and waffles

Floor time

Talk to the hand

Maya came over to play

Luna wasn't much of a host... she fell asleep in the middle of play time

Hanging out with Mommy

WINTER BLAST 2008

LL Cool M

Luna's good friend, Marcus, came over for dinner the other night. Luna was treated to a stellar show including a little Pure Prairie League (Amy, What you gonna do?) and some Qtip. Check it out for yourself!

Just Can't Get Enough

I have been wanting to post these for weeks. Thank goodness for Snow Days!! Will I be thinking that in June? Our wonderful and talented friend, Lauren G. McClanahan, is reponsible for these precious photos. We hope enjoy them as much as we do. Thanks, Lauren.

Another Holiday Tradition

A few years ago the Larson clan started a new tradition of heading to La Conner to watch the lighted boat parade. From the warm comfort of heated hotel rooms along the water, we watch the boats head up and down the channel. Munching on Auntie Steph's famous Nuts & Bolts we ooh and ahh over the different displays. This year we were treated to some snow as part of our visit to La Conner! Luna got all bundled up and enjoyed watching the lights and hanging out with Uncle Ken, Auntie Steph, Oma, Grandpa and Great-Grandma Larson.

Luna getting ready to leave the house

Happy Girl!
Dad & Luna at one of our favorite La Conner restaurants

Luna slept in the Moby despite the cold weather

a message from mom and dad
La Conner's lighted Christmas Tree

(Luna's in the front carrier with Brian)

Playing around

Auntie Steph, Luna & Lynnelle

Grandma, Auntie Steph & Luna

One of the lighted boats

Luna snuggled up with Oma

Uncle Ken, Auntie Steph & Luna