Steamboat Christmas--The Big Finale!

As you can see, Christmas was an exhausting week of great fun! Mommy & Daddy & I left on Christmas night to head back to Montana. We got snowed in for a while in a place called Buffalo, Wyoming...a long ways from home. Not sure why buffaloes would want to live there as the wind and snow were so bad that no one was allowed to travel. We finally made it back to Big Sky on Saturday, the 27th. Boy, was I glad to get to sleep in my own crib for a change. It was a WONDERFUL week in Steamboat with Grandma & Grandpa & Uncle Jeff. We are hoping to do it again next year!!!

Here I am with my new best friend, George Monkey. Some of you may recognize him as "Curious George" from the book series, but I just like to call him George Monkey. I hope to introduce him to my other jungle friends in my room when I get home.

Here I am on Christmas Day in my "Tribute to Santa" outfit. What a nice guy Santa is!

Who needs a professional stylist when I have Aunt Michalea, Grandma and Great-Grandma? My wardrobe is set for the next six months. Lot of pink; lot of pink....but I DO pink so well. Here's a little purple number in this picture that I like as well. Dressing to the nines is so easy when you have "people" to shop for you....what a pile I took home!

My shirt says it all... I love Santa. What's not to like about the guy? He's pretty darn generous!

Just call me Reggae Girl! Uncle Jeff put his ski hat on me with the black braids and said that I looked like someone from Jamica...maaaaaan!

Mommy & Grandma took turns skiing every-other-day. Here I am in the kitchen helping Grandma cook. I love those plastic measuring spoons she gave me to play with. Look out Iron Chef....someday......

Here's Mommy & me at a restaurant one night in Steamboat.

Steamboat Christmas - Snow Photos

Here I am with Uncle Jeff again. He and my daddy are really good skiers...I hope someday I can ski with them....but I have to learn to walk first.

Here I am with Mommy & Daddy on top of the mountain. It was a sunny day with no wind, so it was perfect for a little "snow photo."

At age 17 weeks, I took my first ride in a gondola! Mommy & I went way up high onto the mountain where we met the rest of the family and had lunch and our pictures taken. Like my shades? It's so bright with all the snow, that I have to wear them. Very chic!

Steamboat Christmas--Pool's Open & Santa

Whoa....I almost forgot to show you this picture of me, Grandma and Santa. I heard Santa and Grandma talking about lists and presents, but they were whispering, so I really don't know what that was all about. Hmmmmmmmmm.

Here I am with Uncle Jeff and his dog, Harrison. Harrison is a VERY gentle Labrador and goes with Uncle Jeff everytime he comes to Steamboat. Harrison sniffed me a little, but really didn't have a lot of interest in becoming friends. It was funny though, he seemed to know that he had to be very careful when he walked around me. He even let me tug on his fur and ears sometimes.

Uncle Jeff and I came back from the pool and he held me while after I got dressed and all warmed up. He's really tall, so I get to see a lot more things from this vantage point.

Low & behold, when Grandma whisked me inside the club house after the pool, who was there?....but Santa! Such timing!

Here I am for the first time in the pool. (It was very warm). However, I screamed pretty loud, so I only stayed in a little bit, before Grandma swooped me up in warm towels.

And here's Mommy, Daddy, & me in our robes ready to head to the pool. Mommy & Daddy spent a great day on the slopes, while Grandma Judy and I hung out together the whole day. We had fun and I took great naps.

Here's Daddy & I on our way to the pool at the condominium where we stayed this past week in Steamboat. We all have these spiffy white robes; I brought my own naturally.

Meeting Santa

Well I finally met this guy everybody is talking about....Santa...er...Mr. Claus. I guess he's okay. I wasn't overly impressed but I didn't cry either...so that's good. Anyway, something about documenting my first visit with Santa for my first Christmas. Whatever keeps everyone happy and smiling....I'm happy to oblige as long as I get what I want!

It's almost time!

Merry Christmas to everyone. In case you still wonder why we all live in Montana, just take a look at the beautiful scene behind us and the smiles on our faces. Contentment.

I'm thinking I'm pretty set for this Christmas event if the words on my shirt hold true: Whatever Santa doesn't bring...Grandma will! Works for me!

Mom's been putting me in all these red & white outfits for some reason. And who's this guy with the red hat and the white beard? He's on a lot of my outfits. Have we met?

Red & White & wondering...

Hmmmmmmm.....what should I ask Santa for this year? Decisions, decisions, decisions.......

Here I am on a recent Saturday morning snuggling in Mommy & Daddy's BIG bed. I can't wait to be able to jump in with them and watch Saturday morning cartoons.

One day this past week, Daddy put my kitty, Moose in my Jungle Car. Moose can't drive my Jungle Car! What was Daddy thinking? It's okay; he didn't stay long.

New toys and My First Christmas Tree

The weekend after Thanksgiving, I went with Mommy and Daddy up to the mountain to cut down our Christmas tree. I kept nice and warm in my pink snow suit and loved being outside. We took the tree home and Mommy put some pretty things on the tree. I don't quite get the concept yet of a Christmas tree, but everyone says by next year, I'll understand Christmas ALOT!

Here's Mommy and I in our pink robes. Nothing better than snugglin' in robes after breakfast on the weekends. Pink is our favorite color!

Life is good when you can look around and see all the people that love you! Here I am with Mommy in the kitchen.

Here I am having a "conference" with my jungle friends. I'm learning how to sit in my new Bumbo Seat....that's Bumbo, not Dumbo. I think I've got all my jungle friend's attention at this conference. I'm sure we're discussing the economy, bail outs, year-end-tax issues and other important topics.

This stuff on my new toy is so fascinating!

Check out my new Jungle Saucer! Isn't it the coolest thing? I really like looking and touching all the things that surround me. I can sit or bounce up and down as much as I want. Great toy...thanks Mommy & Daddy!