Life of the Libster: December 2011

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. It was filled with family, snow, good food, and lots of presents for little miss! Before Libby and I left on our whirlwind tour of New Mexico she opened a few gifts that were mailed to her. Everyone was so generous, and we really appreciate all you do for Libby. She is one loved little girl. We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!

Libby and I flew to Albuquerque on the 16th and spent a few days in Edgewood with mom, Lindsey, and Shannon. Kelly also flew in and spent the week with us! There was a snow storm while we were there, but it was cozy with the fire and all the girls together.

Aren't those little feet adorable?

Trying to open a present early

Cuddling with momma

Helping Gramma bake cookies

Playing with Auntie Linds. It looks like she is crying, but she is laughing!

Piggyback ride from Auntie Shan

Libby train from Auntie Linds. She has no clothes on because the fire was soo warm!

Day after the storm

Cuddling with her aunties

Then Kelly, Libby, and I headed to Albuquerque to spend a couple of days with dad and his wife, Linda. We took Libby to the mall to see Santa (She didn't love him.), went shopping, and took naps.

Libby and Santa

Libby and YaYa

Ordered this from Sticks and Stones. I thought it turned out so great!

Hanging out with Grandpa

Much happier now that we're done with Santa

Auntie Kell and Lib

Our last leg of the trip we met up with Raul and headed down to Tularosa. Libby played with her cousins, we had homemade eggnog, saw the luminarias, visited with family and did some more relaxing!

Future cheerleaders

A few luminarias

Opening presents

And, pose.

What do you think they are saying to each other?!

Christmas baby

Auntie Ang and Lib

More presents - We had to bring home an extra suitcase filled with Libby's Christmas presents!

Ti Ti Karen, Haddi, and Libby

Relaxing with Meg

Needless to say she was pooped at the end of our trip!

Merry Christmas to our Libby Lou! You were a trooper with all of the traveling. Mommy and Daddy love you so. Looking forward to 2012!

Last weekend we flew to NM to surprise Ang (Raul's sister) for her 30th birthday party. She had no clue until their dad accidentally spilled the beans about Raul being there. However, she didn't know that Libby and I had come too! I'm not sure if she knew about the party, but it was fun decorating and keeping everything a secret. Libby got to "play" with her little cousin Haddi who is 2. I can't wait until she is old enough to really toddle around and play with her cousins! Lately, she's been having some separation anxiety, but she warmed up quickly to the family. I want to make a book for her with pictures of all her family members so she can remember faces. Still trying to find a cute way to do this. Maybe Pinterest can help me! Pinterest is where I got the idea for the picture board, and we just tweaked it a bit because we so many pics of Ang. It was a quick trip, but very fun to see everyone and be there for Angie's birthday!!