Being home with friends and family for the holidays has never meant so much.

We had so many visits from so many wonderful friends and family during our first weeks home. Kahlial became pretty spoiled. He got so used to everyone showing up with presents for him that he eventually began each visit by stating "need present." So embarassing as a parent, but so very 2 and 1/2. Thank you from Eric and I for your strong presence through all of this, and from Kahlial, "Thank you for your presents." :)


Competing for biggest smile with Joe.


Aaron and Angela take the cake as far as playmates go... You're welcome anytime!


It doesn't get much better than a visit to Aunt Laurie and Uncle Gordie's. I like being their center of attention.


I love it when my Grandpa D gets on the floor to play with me.


That's Lori and my Grandpa D posing with me.


Meeting my beautiful new cousin, Dove Sophia, for the first time and hanging out with her Pops (Uncle Seth) and my Auntie Teresa.


Hanging with my Pops, Dove, and her lovely Mama (Amber).


My Aunt Maryann made all my halo clothes, so I thought I'd make her a wooden sandwich to say thanks. :)


My little buddy Brayden came to play too. He was just the motivation I needed to start moving (scootin') around a bit. Thank you Brayden (and his Mama, Tania)!



Some of Kial's very favorite presents from 2009 were the Lightning McQueen racer from Gramma Sandy...




... And his flip cars from Pappy.