Christmas - Take 3

We traveled to Gaylord on Christmas afternoon to spend some time with Grandma and Grandpa Carlson.  Jared and I went ice fishing with my dad, while my mom spent some time with Clara.  We managed to catch a few pike using the smelt Dad caught this summer.  If you can make out this photo, you'll see two smelt bait and a pike striking from the right.  It was a lot of fun to watch.

We opened more presents when the rest of the family arrived.  Clara and her cousin Ella had fun with all their new toys.  Owen just sat back and took notes.

Clara loves her cousins!

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Christmas - Take 2

We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning at Grandma and Grandpa Ward's house.  Clara did a great job helping Grandma decorate (and eat) cookies.

Then Clara handed out all the presents under the tree on Christmas Eve.

Santa came and Clara opened more presents on Christmas morning.  Clara must have been a very good little girl, because she sure was spoiled!

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Hoarse Horse

Last night Clara woke up twice screaming for unknown reasons.  She ended up falling asleep after a few minutes (or was it hours?) of rattling the house.  When we were getting ready for school this morning, I said, "Clara, it sounds like you have a hoarse voice."  Her reply, "Neigh!"

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Christmas - Take 1

We celebrated the New Hampshire Ward Christmas on Friday.  Clara wasted no time unwrapping her presents (and Mommy's and Daddy's too).  She got a giraffe bike from Grandma and Grandpa Carlson, and a new camp chair and a Dyson toy vacuum from Mom and Dad.  She hasn't quite figured out how to pedal the bike yet.  Her favorite part is turning the power off, saying "bye," and waving.

 We're leaving on Wednesday evening to start the trip to Michigan so we can spend Christmas with the rest of the family.  We are very anxious to see everyone, and we know our time there will be too short!

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Broadway Bound

Clara has always liked music and dancing, but lately she has really shown her talent.  Check out this video.

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Santa!!

We took Clara to see Santa this weekend.  In her defense, she was tired and wasn't feeling well.

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O, Christmas Tree!

On Sunday, we went hunting for the perfect tree.  It didn't take very long, because despite the lack of snow, it was pretty darn cold.  Clara had a fun time walking around the Christmas tree farm trying to keep her mittens (which Clara pronounces "minutes") on her hands.    

   

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