Happy Christmas and Merry New Year

Nicolas had a big Christmas this year.

We celebrated with Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle Thomas, Mommy and Daddy.
It was a full house.

Nicolas loved all his new toys. And couldn't wait to play with them all.

We jammed on the guitar, tickled Elmo, and drove all the new trucks.

Nicolas would like to wish all our family and friends a wonderful new year filled with health and happiness.

Happy New Year!

Since we last spoke...

...the leaves have changed and have fallen off the trees. We've had a few minor snow storms and the temperature keeps dropping. Uncle Thomas had come to visit us, twice. Grandpa made a brief appearance, in between meetings. And Grandma has come from Istanbul to spend time with us leading up to holidays.

We've been on long walks.Nicolas keeps exceeding weight and height standards for his age.

Nicolas has been sick... more than once.

We've had a number of "tickle sessions".

And Nicolas is still the happiest kid in the world.