On friday night we met up with Clay, Pat and Addy to see the lights at the train park.  It was cold for AZ and we were all bundled up.  Lizzy rode the train very quietly, but seemed to like it.  Clearly her favorite part of the night was to see Addy - she even cried when it was time to say bye-bye to Addy. 

 

Lizzy's three favorite things and words to say are "babeee" "ba -duhl" and "baaall".  Here are a few short of Lizzy on Christmas with her favs. 

 

I am thinking that Lizzy does not really need he parents any more.  She now has her own house, car, kitchen, food and place settings, vacuum, broom...  I think she only needs us for money (and diaper changing!)

 

Lizzy loves shoes.  First thing in the morning she will go get socks and shoes and try to put them on.  He mema gave her two pairs for Christmas, and Lizzy needed to wear both of them right away...

 

There were A LOT of presents under the tree...  Lizzy had gifts from her parents, aunts and uncles, cousins, granndpa, grandma, and mema.  It took most of the day to get them opened since Lizzy slowly and carefuly opened each of her own presents. 

 

Here Lizzy and Brandy cuddle while waking up - a quiet moment before gifts and fun. 

 

On Christmas Eve, Lizzy went with her mommy, daddy, grandma, and mema to a family service at church.  It was geared toward small children and Lizzy loved the music, skit, and puppets.  The message was sweet and we all felt focused on the true meaning of Christmas.       

 

You might end up getting a cute picture of Lizzy in the mail with your Christmas card, however here is the hassle we went through to get one decent picture!

and my favorite....

 

On thursday of last week Lizzy and I joined some friends at the Imagination Avenue.  It is a little play town complete with a boutique, hosptial, grocery store, home depot, and more.  Lizzy and her friends had a great time.  Here are a few highlights - including one of Lizzy and me in jail!

 

Two years is a row Lizzy hase posed as a riendeer at Christmastime!  Above, Dec 2008, and below, Dec 2007.  Look at the difference a year has made!