Our first stop was Kenwood where we had our first Christmas of the trip. The Marty's and Kyle's joined Nana, Pappa, and us. After a couple of days of relaxing and good times, we headed to SR to stay at Grandpa and Grammy's house which is always filled with music! While in SR we went to Auntie Carrie's house to go to see her rocket bike. Then we made some time to visit Grandma Judes and thank her for all the wonderful clothes that she sends. We also had a "band back together" night at the Payne's, which included our second Christmas.
On Christmas Eve Cienna set out some cookies and milk for Santa in front of Grammy and Grandpa's chimney. It was quite adorable to see her reaction in the morning of a bite taken out of the cookie and checking to see if there were footprints in the chimney. After Christmas morning at the McFarlands we headed out to Martinez to meet up with more family including Uncle Sean and Auntie Jamie along with the Erker family for an awesome brunch hosted by the Natal's for the fourth Christmas! That evening we make the uneventful trek back home.
Upon our return we were bombarded with more gifts from the Snow's for yet another Christmas gathering. Mommy still had another week off so we took a trip to the Pretend City and another to the Santa Ana zoo with many good friends! We also got the chance to meet up with Vera at the Getty Museum. It was great to see her and also finally get a chance to visit the Getty.
Then came the new year which we celebrated with neighbors at the Snow's. Lastly we had a great surprise visit from Hammer and her family, one of Mommy's college buddies that we haven't seen in about 10 years. We've also managed to get a few things done on the house, but still have about 90% of our moulding still sitting on the floor.... it was a busy month.
Cienna has been growing like a weed and can't believe that she turns 3! She is such a big kid now, getting up all by herself when the clock turns the right time. Then getting dressed and coming down stairs all on her own. She has loved playing dress up and of course can't get enough of ALL her new presents. She still loves dance, reading, singing, and just being silly! Her vocabulary is like talking to an 8 year old and although she may try to see how far she can get with some things she is easily reasoned with and just wants to be happy anyway.
Kaylee has also been expanding her vocabulary "sounds" quite a bit and exercising it even more. She is interested in everything and what they mean to all of her senses. She really likes the taste of books. On that note she has a large variety of food under her belt and hasn't turned anything down. Not quite getting the sippy cup yet, but does like to try. She figures since she is such a big eater now it was time to get her starter 2 teeth! Sitting up has now been mastered and crawling has begun!
So much family equals so much fun! Enjoy the pictures.
