December 20, 2013: The Christmas season officially begins with #1 of 5 today, at home.  Emelyn and Annelise adore their new rocking horse, which has been named Sandy (after the horse at Meijer).  Em pulls it around the house, pets it, feeds it, talks to it, and more.  Today she said “I think I’m starting to love Sandy, Daddy.” Cute!

Annelise got the traditional 1 year gift of a new car seat… she of course was more interested in the gigantic box.

Quick visit from Billy which turned into a 15 minute reading of the book “Planes”. Good stuff.