Holiday Cheer!

The Adams family had a fantastic holiday in Arlington, complete with a snow storm that kept us on our traveling toes. Bea was a party animal, rallying for each and every social call.
She's a girl after Mimi's heart -- cleaning the furniture!







We are trying (and failing) to shove snow boots on our poor child.















Bea and Daddy in front of the US Capitol.














Bea and Mommy take a stroll around the Capitol Rotunda.














Ruffino's! While she didn't end up like the picture on the wall, quite a bit of food was tossed on the floor.













YHS '95 Reunion Brunch at JP's house. 15 children and 30 adults!














Bea watching a few minutes of A Christmas Story on TV.












Christmas at Aunt Margaret's house.












Bea playing in her pop-up school bus - a present from Mimi. The party dress had to come off!










Bea and my Dad.

The toddler has arrived...

It's official, Bea is no longer a compliant baby, willing to follow our every lead. Ahh, the good times. She is now exerting her independence and has taken to saying, "no, no" while walking backwards when she is beckoned. Ian and I just realized that she employs 'distraction tactics' when she doesn't want do something. Here's what it looks like: Mommy: Bea, put the crayon back on the table. Bea: ba-ba-ba, e-i-e-i-o (does a little dance move - stomps foot and spins in a circle, smiling broadly). I'm also impressed with the wiggle-slither move she uses to get out of a hold. We have to fly cross-country on Sunday...wish us (and our fellow passengers) luck!

Baby it's cold out there!

Nana's little helper

Smattering of this and that

Thanksgiving at Louise's house.


Reading as a family. This is the only way to get Ms. Busy Pants to sit still.








Bea supervises in the kitchen.












Mommy & Bea

















Bea explains the finer points of adolescent literacy to Mommy.













Fish faces.













Daily romping.













Monty tells good jokes!