Special Christmas Memories...

Matthew was ecstatic to find what Santa ("tata") had left under the tree.

A visit from new favorite Aunt Casey was a highlight of Christmas week.

Not quite as impressive as the Rockefeller tree we saw last year, Mom...

Our friend & former Brooklyn neighbor Steph visited Christmas week -- hitting the "classic" Nashville highlights with us! And, yes -- it was quite warm enough for no coats!

Christmas with Family

Matthew eagerly opens presents at Nonna & Pops' house.

Santa visited Nonna & Pops with a tractor for Matthew!

Matthew enjoys a gift book with Daddy at his great-grandparents' house.

Matthew's new table & chairs from Grandma & Grandpa provided a nice place to lie down at the conclusion of present-unwrapping!

New Christmas Decorations

Got some new baby-focused decorations at Costco...alarming change to decorating sensibilities....

This one has lots of cool doors for hiding Mama's collection of monster-finger-puppets.

Matthew loves the new penguin...gives it hugs.

Mama's not so bad to give a hug every now & then, too.