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Please excuse the multiple double-posts from this month. Yes, it's been a fast and happy six months, but my brain is fried. :)

Christmas in the mountains

Santa found us in the mountains. We had a blast with Mama Kae, Papa, Cat, and Pat (and baby Patrick). Uncle Pat pulled out all the stops for Anna: Santa phoned in, Santa tracking in the web, sleigh bells outside, and boot prints in and out of the fire place.

I was worried earlier in December that Anna was going to figure out the Santa ruse. She was asking way too many questions and saying, "that just doesn't make sense!" At four! Fortunately for is all, she was enchanted by our trickery played right along. I went in to kiss her good night, and she heard Santa's sleigh bells. "Get out!" she hissed and went right to sleep.

In typical Jehle style, we were all up before six, and Anna was the last to rise (woken up) at 6:30. "I can't believe this! He got my letter!"

Ian and Anna at six months

Ian is six months old!

Fastest and happiest 6 months of my life. Our official check up is next week, but at a sick appointment this week (virus), Ian was 22 lbs 2 oz, a solid 6 pounds heavier than his sister at the same age.

Holiday attire

Anna and her girlfriends, Morgan and Olivia, spent a lot of time together in December. We delivered food to families in Atlanta and got to enjoy holiday festivities. Here they are after seeing Santa and Anna on her way to see the Nutcracker.

Bath time

Up in Cashiers for Christmas weekend. Ian had a blast in the bathtub with Anna tonight. I wish I could upload the video from my phone. She basically made him laugh the whole time. :)

One more week!

Nutcracker

I took Anna to see the nutcracker this weekend. Her favorite part is still when Clara defeats the rat king.

happy 6 months!

I often tell Rob that these are the best years of our lives. We have two happy, loving children who think we hung the moon; our parents are alive; we have great careers; and we want for nothing. Our big, sweet boy is a big part of our happiness. Our 6-month old, 12-month sized boy is amazing. He has no interest in being a baby and is trying to keep up with his sister. He is sitting, scooting, eating, laughing, flirting. Ian is such a joy!