Who Says Jammies Are For Kids?

"Skis or Snowboard"? Blake asked me which Mati would prefer on her first ski trip. Unfortunately, 4 months is a little too young to hit the slopes. I say skis, though... as soon as she starts walking. Skiing is one of our favorite things to do, so Mati will to have to pick it up fast. Thanks to Aunt Jaimie & Michelle (for babysitting), Blake and I were able to ski together on this trip. Might be the last time for a couple years, until Mati is old enough to head out with us.

We have been going on this ski trip to Galena for 5 years now. It is always a blast, and we have made some really great friends along the way. We were so happy that Mati was welcomed into the group with open arms this year. So much so that we all dressed up to make her and Brooke feel more a part of the group. Thanks to our friend Scott for the jammies!

Where Are You Christmas?

I feel you Christmas

I know I've found you

You never fade away

The joy of Christmas

Stays here in silence

Fills each and every heart with love

It is hard to believe Mati's first Christmas is already over. We had so much fun sharing the season with her! And it is only going to get better as she gets older. We love our little girl so much and were happy to show off how big she is getting to family and friends that dont get to see her very often. Daddy had over a week off of work, so we spent it all in St. Louis with family. Thanks to Tim & Krissi and Gramy and Grandpa Steinbraker for putting up with us!

Mati received more presents than we knew what to do with...

I think she maybe made it through one of her gifts before falling asleep.

It is exhausting work, opening all those presents and being so cute.

Mati received toys and books and clothes and so much more. Thanks to everybody for being so generous and making this a Christmas to remember! The gifts were wonderful, but what we will treasure the most is the time that we got to spend with our family.