Christmas

Christmas morning we headed back to Grandmom and Grandpa's and waited around for Uncle Brian to get out of bed so we could open our presents. Here is Daddy reading Abbie's new book, NY Mets History A-to-Z. P is for Piazza.



Then we packed up Abbie and headed to Aunt Elaine's house for Christmas with the Heyerts. Here she is in Outfit #3 with Great Aunt Diane.


Afterwards, it was off to the Bakers' for a few after-dinner drinks and dessert. For awhile, it seemed like Abbie wasn't going to let Mommy and Daddy relax and have fun. But after some help from the baby whisperers, she was well-fed and sound asleep... even amidst plenty of loud RockBand music & festive holiday prank phone calls.

Can't wait til next year when she can enjoy Christmas even more...

Christmas Eve Night

Christmas Eve Night it was off to the annual dinner at the Mildes' where Abbie stole the show in "Outfit #2".....
Here was the fourth annual Milde/Heyert team photo with Abbie assuming the role as the trophy. Unfortunately we couldn't find any gold spray paint. Maybe next year....

After dinner, Mommy & Daddy took Abbie to Grammy and Grandpa's house for cocktails, appetizers, and presents.... unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) all of this took place after Abbie's bedtime, so no pictures to share.

Brunch! (and Outfit #1)

This morning's annual Christmas Eve brunch was a hit again. LOTS of food and laughs. And for some reason, the recurring theme in the big "gag" present swap seemed to be Snuggies this year...

Anyway... onto fashion. For brunch, Abbie played it very casual... modeling her striped Christmas PJs and bathrobe (or smoking jacket... depending on who you ask).

Everyone else was dressed nicely as well. Except maybe Daddy. He tried to hide it here...

But in this picture... there's no denying that (once again) he made a mockery of Christmas Eve Brunch with a ridiculous "ugly Christmas sweater". Just like last year... Daddy knows where to find the best stuff in the KMart women's section. Check out those ice-skating penguins...

Christmas Eve!

Today is Christmas Eve Brunch at Abbie's house. Can't wait to see all the Grandparents, Aunts and Uncle. Here she is with her new best friend and early Christmas present from Aunt Meg....

-Abbie & Abby Cadabby-

Stay tuned for the myriad of outfits that Miss Abbie has planned for today/tomorrow...

Merry Christmas!

Grandmom & Grandpa's XMas Party

Despite the snow, last Sunday was Grandmom & Grandpa's annual Christmas party. Unfortunately, the Hare/Gutgesell clan had to bail given the excessive snowfall in PA, but at least Abbie got to meet most of the Heyerts for the first time.

She's looking forward to meeting everyone else in the near future... especially cousin Carlyn!

Oh Christmas Tree

Friday night we decorated the Christmas tree for the first time with Abbie. She wasn't too interested in the whole process, but Mom and Dad pounded a bottle of wine, so they had fun. Maybe Abbie will be a little more excited next year...

Here she is with her favorite ornament. I heard Jason Bay is on her Christmas List, just in case the Wilpons are listening.

Christmas Card Outtakes

The other day Mommy and Aunt Meg took photos of Abbie for this year's Christmas card. As you can see, we didn't have too much too work with... here is the "Best of the Worst".

1) Eddie Munster in a dress...

2) Dad should've taken Abbie to JCPenney... at least they'd give her a pillow.

3) The lighting really brings out her neck in this one....