Where did December go?

I would love to tell you the reason for the lack of posts this month has been holidays, family and friends visiting, football playoffs and multiple trips to Telluride. But the real explanation for the silence can be summed up in two words...Homeland addiction. That's right, my ghostwriter was introduced to the series and didn't stop watching until all 24 episodes were viewed. Thankfully the next episode doesn't come out until fall 2013 so there should be no further interruptions. Unless of course the Broncos make it to the super bowl. 

My ninth month has been very exciting. We had visitors staying at our house for almost 2 weeks and it was great. Cousins are the best. I got to meet Jordan and Mara for the first time and spend Christmas with them. The Hendersons came on the 26th. You may remember that Pier and I are only 2 weeks apart so that was a ton of fun. Here are some pictures of our visit

uncle Mike, Jordan, Mara, and Pier

I'm not sure how I caught the cold that Pier had. Gross, I know. Can't help it

Drew celebrated his 13th birthday over the break. As usual, no one was brave enough to share their cake with me. I guess I make everyone nervous about trying new foods. 

He got the new game of Life. Can't wait to try it out

My first Christmas was as good as people made it out to be. Dad had to leave for work early so we had to wake up at 6am to open presents. Luckily we could go back to sleep after he left. Santa had already been here when I woke up and left me a piano and other fun, noisy toys. 

Just in case...

At one point dad moved me about 3 inches so mom could get a better picture. I thought he was stealing my present so I reacted appropriately

I recovered quickly

My new piano

The weather has been frigid here and we have lots of snow on the ground. I got to try out my new snow suit while dad pushed me on the sled.

staying warm with aunt Kelly and little D

And that was how we ended 2012. We had a few friends over on New Year's Eve and I stayed up to watch the ball drop

Now that the holidays are over, its time to get serious about snow sports. So mom found me the smallest outdoor snowboots which just happen to be the same ones she had when she was little... the original "moon boot"! They rock.

And they fit in my first pair of snow skis. All I need now is a helmet and I am ready for the slopes, or at least the magic carpet run. Drew can't wait to teach me.

And what post would be complete without the bedhead photo of the day. This one has a bonus of me eating all by myself

That about sums up the past 3 weeks. Now let's get ready to cheer on the Broncos next Saturday. Mom and Dr. Hendrickson made a deal that if Seattle (Mindy's team) and the Bronco's make it to the super bowl, the three of us are headed to New Orleans. We can dream, right??

Have a great week.

Cheers!

alexa