This year for Christmas we went to Houston, Texas to visit my sister and brother-in-law. We did the 12 hour drive overnight so Julia would sleep. She did great in the car and 'slept like a baby.' She woke up when we stopped to get gas and again about 45 minutes from Aunt Kim's house. It worked out great but of course Thomas and I were exhausted once we arrived. Here's Julia and Aunt Kim shortly after we arrived and Julia is wearing the cute outfit Aunt Kim bought her in Colorado.
Just the girls minus Julia...she was taking a nap after church.
After church we opened presents and Julia's first present from Santa were these pops. Now she likes to put her thumb in the hole.
Family photo on Christmas opening presents. Julia was a bit confused about the idea of presents. I'm sure next year she'll be tearing into the gifts.
Julia's godparents (Aunt Kim and Uncle Bradley) got Julia this lion. When you press the nose it makes a lion noise. She loves to be pushed around on her lion. Now I tell her to push the nose and then I push her. Grandma liked it so much and wondered why she didn't think of getting that for Julia. Thanks Aunt Kim for picking out a great gift!
We made dumplings on Christmas night with Sean and his wife...well I should say Sean and his wife made them and we all ate them. They were absolutely delicious! I decided to ask to see if I could help out and learn something new. After a few tries mine were looking more and more like a dumpling. Everyone was laughing at mine and Thomas even took a picture of it but at least I tried. It was fun and too bad I don't know how to make the stuff that goes inside. 
Julia being pushed on her lion by grandma. I must say it's a great toy but not easy on the back.
I think this is my favorite picture of Julia from our trip to Texas. It was at the end of the day and she was tired. She looks so cute on the bench that Aunt Kim painted. I'm sure I had that look on my face when I was little and that's how my dad got my nickname. 
We went for a walk in the park downtown and Julia was all bundled up for the chilly day in Houston.
Julia and I in the park. She's working on her standing again! The first time Julia touched grass was in the park.
Just the three of us. Mommy, daddy, and Julia having fun in the park. I think Julia likes daddy's glasses - he better watch out before she grabs them.
Julia and Aunt Kim in the park.
Julia and Aunt Kim are very interested in the balloon ride..not so much for Uncle Brad.
Just being silly with my dad! :) We had lots of fun in Texas and we know we'll be back for another visit. Thanks Aunt Kim and Uncle Bradley for everything!
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