We've all been so busy the past few days. Natalie had her first visit from Santa. She got a Cabbage Patch Kid and a Care Bear. I even got a stocking full of toys!! 
Christmas Eve was spent at the Reynolds. Natalie even had a bow in her hair! Later that evening everyone headed up to Pine City for a visit at Grandma Karas'. Then it was Grandpa Karas' for Christmas Day. Natalie had so much fun and received so many cool things. Thanks to all!! 
Last Saturday, mommy, daddy and Natalie went to the Reynolds to see John Rankin and his sister Pat. The Rankin kids, all five of them, grew up kitty-corner from my granny and gramps. They used to hang out a lot with gramps before he married granny in 1974. Above, John demonstrates how granny looked when she was in the audience of a taping of Good Company, a local talk show on channel 5. John also recreated his 5 minutes of fame as the Twin Cities cleanest person. Back in the 1980s, John was featured on Good Company. A crew came to the Rankin house and John showed viewers what it takes to clean a house from top to bottom. Everytime the Rankins come over, you are assured to laugh and remember the good times in daddy's old neighborhood.
On Sunday Natalie had visitors over to our house. Janice and Gordon, Natalie's godparents, came over with presents. Natalie got several outfits, including a pink Vikings cheerleader dress, and a piggy bank with her name on it.
Wow! Thanks Janice and Gordon. You are so good to my little sis.
I had a good time on Sunday too. My favorite pals Emilie and Sam came over too. Sam always plays with me and lets me sit by him. Thanks for all the attention!
Mommy, Dong, and Jen have known each other for over 10 years. It's nice that they can get together over the holidays.
There was a cookie exchange at Rachele's house this year. Here's Natalie with her great aunt Sue. Mommy got about 10 dozen cookies out of the deal. Yum!!
Daddy went to the Wild hockey game on Thursday night. Marian Gaborik scored five goals. What a night!! The Wild won 6-3. Here's Gabby holding up his stick when he was named "first star" of the game.
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas!! Life has been so good to me.
Natalie went to visit Santa Claus. Both Santa and Natalie were a little sleepy so they took a nap. Hopefully they had some good dreams about all the goodness to come on Christmas!!
Natalie and I hang out a lot! We are super great friends. I still get a little freaked out when she cries. Most of the time we're both taking little cat naps. Hope you enjoy all the pictures of my little sister. She has some funny expressions on her face at times.
Daddy and Natalie like to watch football together. I hear that the Vikings are starting to do better and win some games. On Sunday I'm going to hang out with the family and cheer for the purple and gold.
This is my first Christmas in my new home. I already like the idea of this "Christmas" thing. There are presents with lots of ribbon to play with. I also love to sit under the tree. The lights and ornaments are so intriguing, it takes all my will to stop from batting at them. 
Natalie enjoyed Thanksgiving at her cousin's house this year. Here she is in her new corduroy dress.
Natalie enjoyed the water with Mommy. Here she is in the pool.
Mommy held Natalie on the lazy river. The resort had 3 indoor waterparks!!
Natalie really enjoyed herself. She's been smiling ever since they got back.
