Merry Christmas 2005 -- part II. 

Look what I found in Aunt Beth's old bedroom!  

Check out the new foot stool that Grandad made me! Look out gang -- I'm going vertical now! 

Merry Christmas - 2005! 

Finally opening presents! This is the best. A toddler can never have too many toys. 

Grampy is reading me "Night Before Christmas!" I can't wait to open presents.  

I've got my mom, my bunny and my santa hat. What else do I need? 

Now that dad is back home, we finally got our Christmas tree decorated! Last year I was just a baby...now, I'm a huge help. Just ask me! 

I flew to Connecticut this week to watch my dad graduate from Naval Justice School. On the way back home we stayed with my great aunt and uncle in Mystic, Ct. 

I'm helping cousin Alex play X-box with cousin Erik and others at my great aunt and uncle's Christmas party.  

These are my older cousins Brooke and Casey, and our parents (my dad took the picture). Big Brooke and Casey call me "Mini-Brooke."  

I love my new medical kit from Dan, Marcia and Erik. I just dont' know where this thermometer goes? 

Now that I am a big girl, I have found another use for my exersaucer. 

It's my first Birthday party. Gramdma Ann and Grandad, Grammie and Grampy and my mom and dad gave me lots of great big girl toys, clothes and furniture.

"It's my party and I'll cry if I want to...." 

This is the car that Grammie and Grampy gave me. Take a look at my new stylish Gap outfit too -- thanks Aunt Meg and Uncle Brian! 

I went shopping with Grandma Ann and Mom today. Santa wasn't in,... so I tried out his chair. 

Maybe these are for me? 

Playing the piano with Grandad. He is an excellent teacher. 

Reading Catalina Madgelina. 

This was my first Thanksgiving and I loved all the Turkey! My Mom was trying to be creative when taking this picture and turned off the flash. The pictures following were taken by my Uncle Leigh. He is a much better photographer! 

Here I am with Aunt Beth, EmmaLeigh and Mom. We had a great weekend! 

I had a nice time with my cousin EmmaLeigh.  

Here I am playing with Grampie. He is the best block tower builder. 

Mom and I took a road trip back up to Carlisle, PA to visit some friends. Here we are hiking the Appalachian trail with my good friend Anneke and her parents Carl and Wendy. Anneke will have a baby sister in January that we can play with the next time we get together. Yippie!