Happy Chanukah!

Aunt Stephanie and Uncle Mike came to visit for Thanksgiving. While they were in town, we also celebrated Chanukah (a bit early - it doesn't really start until December 11th). We all really enjoyed it! Here are Aunt Stephanie and Uncle Mike with Emma:


Everybody gave Emma lots of gifts. Here she is, on top of Present Mountain:


And here's Papa holding Emma on her new rocking horse:


Finally, here's Emma wrestling with the Chanukah Bear, who sings the Dreidel song:

Visiting the Tillemans!

When we were in Chicago last weekend, we visited the Tillemans. They didn't get to see Emma when we were in Chicago a couple of months ago, so it was a lot of fun for her to get to meet them! Unfortunately, Emma was a bit grouchy, but we all soldiered on. Here she is with our cousin Patty:


And then with our cousin Katy:


And, finally, we took a picture of Emma on the Thanksgiving platter. This is an O'Shea family tradition that's been going on for a very long time. Emma didn't particularly enjoy the experience, though!

Hanging out with Grandpa Tim

Mommy, Grandma, and Granny are all at a craft fair. Daddy and Grandpa are keeping an eye on Emma. Grandpa is doing most of the work (though Daddy still has to do the diaper-changing... go figure). Here's Emma, hanging out on Grandpa after being fed:


And here is Emma with Grandpa. They're "watching golf." Daddy wonders how they can do that with their eyes closed, but apparently it's possible!

Alexis' birthday party!

Emma's cousin Alexis turns 4 this December 21st. Aunt Christie and Uncle Cort wanted to have her birthday party a bit early this year, since the holidays are always so busy! We are in Chicago this weekend for Alexis' party and to visit with a bunch of relatives on the O'Shea side.

Here's Emma with Grandma and Grandpa, and also her cousins Dave and Alexis:


Just the grandkids (and also Grandma's arm):


Cousin Dave, right before he tackled Emma:


Uncle Scott with both of his nieces and his nephew:


Granny with all of her great-grandkids:


Here's the whole family - Grandma insisted we take a portrait:


The birthday girl and her presents!


And, finally, Alexis' cake. She helped to make it!

What the heck is mommy doing?

I think she's lost her mind!

Dinner with the kids

Emma had some friends come over last night - Nolan and Clara (and their parents). Nolan is nine months old, and Clara is six months old. Here they are for a group portrait.



Here's Emma afterward, getting ready for bed. Daddy thinks she looks like Buddha.

Conked out

It's a baby's life.