Grandpa Bud shows Emma how to make some noise

...with the shiny metal bucket and the wooden mallet for the xylophone

Sunday

Some more Christmas pictures that were easy to pull together.

David opened this gift bag for Emma and gave a big grin. He said, "The cats are gonna love this." Rarely am I quick enough to capture his natural smile - this is close.

The cat's out of the bag (ha ha)

Emma doesn't know what to think of it.

The big soft cat gets examined.

Then ignored, in favor of some Noah's Ark animals from Aunt Cindy.

Back at home, carrying the new cat around, which you can't do with the old cats.

Upside down "Buddy" the Cat. He's a big hit.

You can't see Ellie May on the couch here - the black space, that's her. E is leaning her head on her while she sucks her thumb. She really likes to hold Ellie May's tail and rub it against her face, but I haven't got a picture of that yet.

a few Christmas pics

Daddy gave me a shiny bucket for Christmas!

It's fun to carry and it makes great noises.

Granny Annie tickled me to keep me from swallowing the caramel creams I found on the floor.

Granny Annie gave me this doll. She has eyes.

Grandma Mickey and Grandpa Bud gave me a wooden xylophone. Parents appreciate the not clangy sounds it makes - sounds like wind chimes.