Thursday, January 03, 2008

holiday recap (in pictures)

Decorating Christmas cookies


Christmas dress made by Great Grandma Johansen


Christmas dress made by Mama


This is as close as she would get... (but she DID shake his hand!)


Gingerbread house made by Millie


Cooking up a storm in her kitchen from Santa


Opening a present with Grandpa Johansen


Beautiful doll bed made by Daddy (with a quilt made by Mommy)


Playing in the snow at Mindy and Josh's house


We had a wonderful holiday filled with laughter, family, magic, good food, presents, smiles, and lots of wonderful memories. It was so much fun to experience it all with Millie this year; she was SO into the magic of it all, and watching her get so excited about decorations, Santa, gift-giving (and getting) and fun traditions made it all the more magical for us. We wish we could have celebrated with every single one of the people we love, but we thought about all of you and hope your holidays were wonderful too.

There will be more pictures soon on Flickr, of course... though no pajama-and-messy-hair-Christmas-morning pictures, because I left my camera at my mom's house! (sorry) :)

2 comments:

The Clarks said...

She is so cute and so big! It is amazing how grown-up she looks in some of those pictures! You and Larry are so talented with your wood working and sewing!

We can't wait to get together with you guys! When can you play?

Lauren said...

These pictures are so wonderful, Carrie!! Wasn't this year amazing? We had sooo much fun with Margot at Christmas.

I did chuckle though, because Margot also rec'd a doll bed and wooden 'kitchen' utensils and food! The girls would have so much fun together!

We miss you guys!! Give each other a big hug from us!

(PS - that dolly cradle is amazing! Margot's is from Ikea :)