The Great Rip and Tear of 08

This Christmas was really special. Of course because it was Keira's first Christmas, but also because it was the first year that Liam really knew what was going on. He was so excited to see if Santa ate his cookies and milk, that he didn't even notice the presents at first. Hope everyone had a great holiday and has a smashing good new year's eve and day.

Our little fat tree - 2008

Even though Liam opened all of Keira's gifts for her, she was still tuckered out from the thrill of it all!

Family photo for 2008. It is amazing to me that we got this shot after only 3 takes.

Take 2 was much more representative of what I thought we would get. Our pretty little girl in her first dress.

One of Liam's new favorite toys. The amount of stuff that this kid got (along with his sister who knows nothing of what went on) is unfathomable. Let's just say, I'll be joining in the neighborhood yard sale this year to clear out some of the old stuff, and I already took a box to goodwill.

His pride and joy.

Our pride and joy.