We spent the holidays with the extended family again.  It was a delightful and delicious series of events crowned by the fact that it was Alek's first Xmas.

Alek got to model a Santa hat.  He seemed to like it, at least he didn't complain about it or try to take it off.

Alek got to model his latest costumes too.  Everyone should have a little dragon of their own.  And the chili pepper is just the right colors for the season.

David & Monica met Alek for the first time.  And Rich showed us that every holiday has it's festive aids.

And then there was all that gift opening.  I didn't get too many good pics, but you can see some highlights here.  Caroline got some pillows, Janel got her highly anticipated walkman, and Laura got a Palm V, which occupied her for a good few hours.