We went to the Ballard Boyscout Christmas tree lot. It was a pretty rainy day, but there was a little window that was pretty clear. So we dashed out to shop for a tree. Apparently we were not the only ones that thought it was a good idea. Amelia was slightly overwhelmed when we got there. There were SO MANY trees and lots of people too. We ran up and down the aisles before she heard the horn. One of the adults at the lot was playing some xmas songs on the trumpet. It was really nice and calmed her down enough that we could try to decide on a tree. Given a choice between trees, Amelia seemed to only want to leave the lot! We did manage to get some boy scouts to come help us and that helped to entertain her. And we picked a lovely tree or should I say Amelia picked a lovely tree.
Amelia was very helpful getting the tree on its stand and decorating the tree with lights. She wanted to be part of the action. When we first brought the tree in- she was having a ball brushing her back against the tree. It was tickling her and she was laughing and dancing. So cute!
We also went to the APL Holiday Party. Last year Santa was a big hit. Amelia seemed to like him and that was before he gave her a nice little gift. She was the only baby not to cry when she saw Santa. This year was a little different. She was pretty skeptical of the guy in the red suit. She was NOT going to sit on his lap- even when he offered her a gift.
Zoe came over to encourage Amelia. But Amelia just became enthralled with Zoe instead. They played ball together with her new toy. But no Santa!
Later we were in the Fisheries Library and found a great book on Marine Fishes. Amelia and Zoe really liked it. But then the sugar kicekd in and the girls ran around the room for some time. Amelia also got to see baby Tim again (Jessica and Andrey came too!). It was great to see them- not too tired as far as new parents go!
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