Baby's First Christmas

Emma spent her first Christmas at Grandma and Grandpa's house in the Central Valley, but her holiday season actually kicked off a couple of weeks ago when she took a picture with Santa:

Grandma and Grandpa waited for us to arrive on Christmas Eve to decorate the tree:

Look at all those gifts!  Emma received a truckload of gifts from generous family and friends.  There was even personalized wrapping paper for baby:

Emma, unfortunately, did not get to go to her great aunt and uncle's house for the actual Christmas festivities because she had a cold.  She threw up (think fountain) right before we were scheduled to leave for the party.  She's ok, though, and resting and recovering nicely.

I can't believe how quickly time is flying by for us and Emma.  People commented that each time they see her, she has a new trick to show them.  She is grabbing everything now and putting things in her mouth.  She can sit up on her own, but it's hard work!