Christmas Catch-Up

Uh, how is January almost over already? 2011 has been a whirlwind, and I'm delinquent on my Christmas recap. My mom and her twin turned 60 the day after Christmas, so the Marbaise side of the family convened at my folks' house for the holidays. It was a lovely reunion, and so fun to enjoy Owen's first Christmas together.

Dec 23rd - Stroll around Lake Horton

Charlie and Heidi check out the water . . . and then Heidi dove in!


Owen all bundled up


Charlie and cousin Ryan take a rest on the walk back


Aunt Moni and her nieces


Back home and snuggled up with Opu


Getting started on the Miracle family Christmas puzzle


Dec 24th - Weihnachtsbescherung (Germans open presents on Christmas Eve)

Whenever Owen disappeared, we found him climbing up the stairs


The Brothers Miracle




Charlie & Omi


Charlie is totally amazed by his Little Prince pop-up book


Owen's favorite presents: the wrapping paper


Christmas Eve bath


The Marbaise girls


Reading 'Twas the Night Before Christmas with Omi



Dec 25th - Santa visits

Charlie opens his stocking


Owen bangs around with mallets from his music table


Uncle Tony & Aunt Niki with Owen


Owen checks out the ornaments


Omi & Opu with the boys


Opu and Owen snuggled in front of the fire


A visit with Great-Grandpa


Georgia White Christmas



Dec 26th - Happy 60th, Omi!

The birthday girls then . . .


. . . and now


Charlie wears Ulli's tiara


Family protrait