A Peek at Christmas

Here it is! Our tree was decorated by Clara and daddy-complete with baby toy ornaments on the bottom. We were naughty, so we didn't have any presents. Actually, Santa brought ALL of our presents. He's a nice guy! Clara discovered "White Christmas" this year. She wanted to watch it all day long. Gotta love Danny Kaye's bit in the "Sisters" number!While everyone was watching the movie, James decided to change his own diaper. Actually, he really wanted me to take a picture of him standing. Clara was showing off some of her dance moves. She is so cute! What a BIG girl she is getting to be. And of course, Daddy assumes his usual position--homework on the computer.

Cheerios!

Not only does he love his Cheerios, but he loves bread too! And my goodness! This boy can eat!!!

He is On the Loose!

James has figured it out! Now there is no stopping him! Yeah, he may be cute but he is a stinker. And he knows it!

Great Grandma Barbara

Great grandmas are the best. They are good at a lot of things, especially reading. Clara really enjoyed having G. Grandma Barbara come and read to her at our house. She must have read nine books with Clara.
While James was spoiled by Grampa Choo Choo with some ice cream. They couldn't get enough of each other So they were at it again!Grandparents are the best!!!

Dickinsons of Dickinson, TX & Pratts of Pratt, KS

Just Kidding! We don't live in Pratt, Kansas-still Derby. We thought it was funny though that Faith and John Dickinson live in Dickinson, Texas.We had a lot of fun with them while they were here. We can't wait to visit them when we go for New Year's Eve week. You know, if the rest of Dale's family moved closer we come visit you for a week too. Then again, maybe that would keep you at bay. I mean really who want "us" for a week.

Christmas at Bradley Fair

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! How lovely is Bradley Fair (at Christmastime)! So, as if Botanica wasn't cold enough, we went to B.F. and saw the big Christmas tree and rode in horse drawn carriages. James was asleep in the car, so I stayed with him while everyone else was in the cold. Sleigh ride complete with sleigh bells! Faith, Autumn and John under a cozy, red blanket. Looks like everyone is having a great time, except Clara, who had "ran to the tree and fell down on (her) butt and cried". Beautiful! As a native of Arizona, Mom Pratt did very well with the cold weather. Then again, she had Dale's super awesome coat to keep her warm! Yes, this is out of focus (You can file your complaints to Dale.), but I added it because you can generally see some of the scenery.