Baby's first Christmas!

The Turner family had a wonderful Christmas this year! For the first time we avoided the holiday traffic and let everyone come to us. Ah, it was so nice not to be stuck in traffic or in an airport. James' Grandma, Uncle Morgan, Auntie Julia and Cousin Clover came to visit. Grandma came from sunny California to brave the East Coast weather. Uncle Morgan, Auntie Julia and Clover drove down from New York, and found the DC weather much warmer then back home. We ate at Dixie Bones, played countless games of Scrabble, built Ikea furniture, feasted on fudge and other low calorie Christmas goodies, and opened presents. A lovely time was had by all, especially by James because he got so much attention! Zion and Clover both took turns wearing the "Santa Dog" outfit, and they had a great time wrestling and doing things that dogs like to do.

James also had a few firsts over this past week. He can now pull himself to standing from sitting. He is always very proud once he stands up and has a large grin on his face. He is also trying to walk with only one hand holding on, he is very brave! He loves his soccer ball, and will dive for it when it is passed to him. In addition, his new "Busy Zoo" is living up to his name as it keeps him very busy.

Auntie Julia made us a "Christmas Angel" for our tree. James really was the best present we could have ever hoped for this Christmas!