Maybe We Made a Mistake

Abby and Noni made cookies, but something went wrong. The two were heard giggling in the kitchen saying, "Maybe we made a mistake." It drew Lynette and Granddad's attention enough to draw them away from their computers and they both made the trek into the kitchen. Granddad offered to try the cookies (imagine that) and promptly announced that they were the worst cookies he'd ever had! This only made Abby and Noni laugh even more! Perhaps it was the 30-something year old recipe from Will's pre-school or maybe it was a baking powder/baking soda mix-up, but the cookies were BAD!!!!!

Reading on the Patio with Noni

Noni and Abby enjoy a book on the patio.

Painting with Aunt Stephani

Uncle Alex and Aunt Stephani gave Abby watercolor paints for Christmas.

Waiting for a Table at Nepenthe

The Stotts waiting for a table at Nepenthe. Abby was running quite a fever and feeling lousy, but was a great sport!!

Drinking and Driving

Even two year olds break the law sometimes!

Christmas Bacon for Max

Even Max gets a Christmas treat -- bacon from Abby!!

Santa's Elves

Abby helps Noni distribute the Christmas gifts.

A Christmas Tree-t

Abby was delighted to find a cookie in her stocking. She looked at it and said, "Mommy, may I have one bite of the cookie?" Mommy replied yes! Abby decided to test her luck and immediately said, "Mommy, may I eat the cookie all up?" Mommy said yes again and Abby nearly dropped the cookie in shock! Merry Christmas indeed!!!

Is the Stocking Empty?

Abby takes one last look to make certain she got everything out of the stocking!

Despite running a fever and simply not feeling very well, Abby gets into the spirit of Christmas morning and unwraps her presents from Santa!

Transporting the gifts

Abby carefully carries her gifts from Santa.

Abby Discovers Her Gifts from Santa

Abby discovers her gifts from Santa Claus!

A Note from Santa

Santa left a note for Abby. He wrote, "Dear Abby, Thank you for my cookies. The reindeer liked their Cheerios and milk. We ate them up!" Love Santa

A Giraffe from Santa

Santa left a giraffe in Abby's stocking.

Santa Liked the Cookies

Santa liked the cookies and milk and the reindeer gobbled up the Cheerios!

Abby Puts the Ornament on the Tree

Abby puts one of the shoes from Teri's collection on the tree.

Picking a Shoe for the Tree

Teri helps Abby pick a shoe to put on the tree.

Milk, Cookies and Cheerios

For Santa: a note, two cookies and milk
For the Reindeer: Cheerios

Abby Leaves Milk and Cookies for Santa

Abby puts the milk and cookies out for Santa and leaves him a note wishing him a "Happy Christmas!"

Milk and Cookies for Santa

Noni and Abby prepare milk and cookies for Santa. Abby also decided to leave a bowl of Cheerios for the reindeer.

A Christmas Eve Walk at Garland Ranch

We had a great walk at Garland Ranch with Will's parents and Max -- the wild dog!

Christmas Eve on the Patio with the Animals

Abby and her animals (many of them from Will's childhood) enjoy the Christmas Eve sunshine!

Getting the Mail with Granddad

Granddad and Abby return after getting the mail.

Drinking Water from the Lion's Mouth

Abby takes a drink straight from the lion's mouth at Dennis the Menace Park. Will used to play at this park when he was a little boy!

Afloat

Afloat in a boat that appears stuck in a moat...

Macaroni #2

Today, Dick, Teri, Lynette and Abby went out for lunch. Abby pointed to an item on the menu and said, "I'm going to have Macaroni #2!" And of course the proud grandparents and the proud mommy laughed and commended her for her fine choice! But, alas, she had sweet potato soup and bread with butter!