Catching up on posts

Somewhere between preparing for Christmas, keeping Asa out of the wrapping paper, and planning for several church services, I've fallen behind on blogging.  But there's a blizzard going on outside my window, and M. is reading the very appropriate "Frosty the Snowman" to Asa, soooooo...

About two weeks ago - three? - we had a wonderful, last-minute visit from Auntie Sarah, her parents, and Uncle Kohta.  Asa delighted in the love and attention from his extended family.

We'd all be thrilled if this brunch could become a Christmas/birthday tradition (Did we say happy birthday, Grammy Linda?  We certainly meant to!).  Asa got tossed and cuddled, learned to walk up a wall (with help) and to get his feet into grown-up shoes.  He also got an early lesson in unwrapping, and impressed us all with his fishing ability - he'll be giving his cousins a run for their money sooner than later!