We got home last night from a wonderful time in Kansas. Everything really was perfect except Hannah has had a nasty cold and couldn't sleep well. Thankfully we had lots of help around. Patrick and I were extremely frustrated. We tried lots of things, including sitting up late in the bathroom for a steam bath and patrick driving Hannah around for hours so she, and the rest of us, could sleep. this was at 4 am, btw. Last night at home was the first time we didn't have screaming fits in the middle of the night. yeah! we also really missed brett and jes, who were with her family this year. we'll see them at christmas.

Just like the rest of us, Hannah enjoyed eating. She would have eaten the whole basket of Grandma Loretta's rolls, if I'd let her. And she no longer lets anyone feed her, so eating is a messy business. we took to using a towel tied around her neck, like the hairdresser. and vinyl tablecloth on the floor.

We drove around the lights in the park one night, and Hannah really enjoyed it. We found a cowboy who was pulling his own christmas tree, but you can't see the tree. and also a moose. so we've got our canadian and texas heritage together :-).

stylin ladies.

We always miss Grandpa Vic and wish he could have met Hannah, but I am still so grateful she can spend time with 3 of her (very fun and active) great grandparents.

all we're missing is the hat

Hannah and Pop-Pop, holding up the convenience store.

my favourite thing was getting to see so much of patrick!

Patrick and I barely saw Hannah, it seems. I'm surprised she remembered me when we got home! Des had alot more pictures of family, that I'm going to steal at Christmas.

Speaking of Christmas, I decided to drive, for a few reasons. Hannah and I will be in Charlotte for a week, then meet Patrick for a week in Virginia. I'm really excited. My mom will be in Charlotte too. Then after Christmas Patrick and are going away for a night, to colonial williamsburg to celebrate our anniversary. very excited! i decided i'm kind of lonely in this (relatively) big house, just me and Hannah. after everyone together and all, I don't want to be here by myself. (guest room, remember, folks? :-)

Her vocabulary is growing every day, it's amazing. I'm not sure what all she knows how to say, but she communicates alot. we're working on 'love you'. i'll keep you posted.

ps. no baby yet, but any day now. and that would be meghan, not me.