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Christmas Day

I really can't believe that I forgot to pack the camera on our way up to see Mimi and Joe Pop. How is that thing not attached to my neck at all times? Anyway, we made our way up to see the family. It was fantastic that we could all be together and that the cousins could share their first Christmas with one another. As expected, they were more than spoiled with gifts. I don't have any pictures of the day, but I have a few of the aftermath. This is what Zoe's playroom looks like now.



Just like the baby shower, we cannot even begin to thank everyone enough for their generosity this year. It has been overwhelming. To make sure I'm keeping track of milestones, Zoe started to do all of the following just this past week (mostly with the help of Nana):
  • Clap her hands
  • Say "dada" (which she actually says "dadadadada")
  • Pull herself into a standing position
This last one is proving especially tricky since as we were opening up all of her toys this afternoon, I look up to see her standing next to one of the larger boxes. Just when I thought I could take my eyes off her for a second, she reminds me that that probably isn't a good idea.

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