Christmas in Dixie

We had a marvelous 2 week Christmas break in Georgia, even if it felt like April. We left a snow-less Utah to temperatures in the 60's in Atlanta. I guess it wasn't a white Christmas for anyone!

Traveling with the little one sure was interesting. She slept soundly until our layover in Denver, where after a major blowout and a meltdown, she fell soundly asleep again until Atlanta.

It was wonderful for her to see all her family. She sure got lots of attention.

 Even the cats found her interesting.

 

We learned that she loves to watch TV. Here she is enjoying "The Santa Clause". 

The cousins with "Aunt Katie"!

Christmas pictures

Elise and Alexis on Christmas Eve with visions of milk dancing in their heads

Grandma and Grandpa Shannon got her this sweet outfit for Christmas Eve that says "Santa's little helper"

Sleeping through present opening on Christmas day.

The girl cousins with Mammy Wilcox

More cousin bonding time. Elise got so excited to see her.

Looking chic for New Year's Eve

And New Year's day

We also had her blessed in Georgia on New Year's Day with all her family there. Sam gave her a beautiful blessing, and of course she looked beautiful too!  :)

 Love my baby girl.

Alexis grew so much during those 2 weeks in personality. She has started vocalizing so much more and smiling at everyone! She has successfully melted the heart of every man she's encountered. She's also slowly starting to find a more normal sleep schedule. Hallelujah!

I already miss having all our family close, being at home in Georgia, having unscheduled days for relaxing, playing games, shopping trips and lunch with the girls, going to movies, and oh my goodness the amazing food! I think my post-baby weight loss came to a complete standstill. All that changes this week. Here's to 2012!