The McClelland Happenings: 9 months

We had a great holiday season this year! I can't believe Avery's first Christmas has come and gone. It was a blast. She enjoyed many great gifts. We started a tradition with her called her "Night before Christmas Box" which we fill with small things she opens on Christmas Eve. Hopefully she will love it until she is 18! She did great with the tree. We created a little gate that she couldn't get over. She was fascinated by the lights. Our visit with Santa was a hit. She stared at him for a long time. No tears! Avery is starting to cruise the furniture, she has been pulling up to stand for about a month now. I am sure those first steps aren't too far off. We are now up to three solid meals a day. She is quite the eater. The only food she doesn't seem to like is eggs. I think it is a texture thing. Avery had her first sleep over at Grandma and Grandpa's. It went great. We definitely missed her more than she missed us!

With Santa