Nutcracker Sweet (spelling intentional)

Kacy is very interested in the nutcracker this Christmas. She also enjoyed watching part of "The Nutcracker" last weekend at the club. What better time, mom thought, to pull out Kacy's and her Bitty Baby's matching ballerina outfits (received for her birthday from her special friend Tia) for a photo shoot?

Aunt Mary, the pro (and nearly in possession of an MFA from Marymount Manhattan College to prove it!) tried to teach Kacy some moves.

"Nutcracker, why aren't you doing it?"

"Okay, I'll give you a kiss anyway."

Bitty Baby (at the nutcracker's feet) gets her photo shoot moment. She waited ever so patiently.

Kacy telling us what the ornaments are. Then telling us to "leave them alone". Think she hears that a lot?

Taking a rest.

For busy Sunday-before-Christmas errand running, fun winter boots are definitely called for.

Santa Comes to Play

Santa arrives at Kacy's babysitter this morning during their holiday party.

Kacy's friend Noah waits for the big man.

Kacy is very used to sitting on Santa's lap. She told him she has been a good girl this year.

Giving Santa a kiss.

One more time on Santa's lap, this time for a gift.

Dancing with Mrs. Claus.

Santa Drive By

And the decorating is done...Sam (aka Black Cat) enjoyed having miscellaneous decorating items on the dining room table during the process.

Wednesday night, Santa and Mrs. Claus made their annual tour of the neighborhood.

On a fire truck!

The Mommy Birthday Edition--Kacy and Santa's 3rd Get-Together

Kacy and mom hit the yacht club for their annual Christmas party for the kids. She loved her new Santa hat, though it was a bit top-heavy for her little melon.

The Howard County Ballet performed excerpts of The Nutcracker for the crowd. Kacy loved visiting the Sugar Plum Fairy and Clara.

Finding her ornament on Grandma and Grandpa's Fleet Captain tree.

Santa makes his grand arrival on the island...

When her time came to sit with Santa, she went with the generic "presents" request.

Last night, Kacy tried on some Donald J Pliners. Not quite her size. But she does love shoes.

Kacy's New Friend

Daddy's best friend Andrew and his wife Kerri welcomed Catherine Riley Levine yesterday in Silver Spring, Maryland. Kacy can't wait to meet Miss Cate!!!

Santa Visit #2

Kacy was very excited to see Santa again on Saturday, this time at the College Park Aviation Museum.

Trying on a bomber jacket...

Adding the glasses, just for fun.

With her friend John Scot Wolfe.

Waiting on the observation deck for Santa to make his arrival.

Here he is, making his approach in a police helicopter.

Safe landing!

John Scot takes his turn telling Santa what he hopes is under the tree this year.

Kacy, nearly a seasoned pro, has upped the request ante a bit, asking for a "bicycle" instead of simply "toys".

This is the "official" picture taken by the museum.

We headed outside to play on the ride-on airplanes.

Getting a ride from Daddy.