Christmas California style

Lake Tahoe

(skiing in snowstorm conditions)

Secret Santa gift exchange

Christmas morning

(video chatting with the Chans in Boston)

Monterey

Carmel

... and at the Coach outlet in Carmel.

Last, I end with a quote from my parent's newsletter about Noah (before I edited it): "Even though he brings many sleepless nights, but he also brings many joys to us." Indeed.

And that's a wrap up for 2010!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! May your Christmas be merry, full of hope, and abundant in rest and peace.

Hi, my name is Noah

At 7 1/2 months, it's about time you hear my side of the story.

I'm finally starting to sleep better again (the heavens rejoice), thanks to the Battle of the Wills I have every night with mom & dad.

I think having my diaper/clothes changed is THE worst idea in the world. I will fight you.

At the expense of my parent's sanity, I'm really good at growing teeth.

And even better at regular bowel movements. Daily? Psh. Think after every meal.

This isn't the last you'll hear from me. Promise.

We love dogs

Sunlight

This too shall pass

We recently got to catch up with some old college friends over lunch.

And saw these in the lobby:

Very fitting, given the rough nights we've had here with our sick & teething, snotty slobbery monster.

Speaking of college, Jen-who-has-the-most-adorable-puppy came to visit! Noah and Jen got to meet at 5am when one of them (we won't mention names) decided he was up for the day.

Here's to hoping for better days to come!