Christmas 2006

Ainsley opened all of her presents (of course) and "helped" everyone else open all of their presents, too.

Helping uncle John.

Santa brought the Jack-in-the-Box!!!

Helping dada with his stocking.

Papa Wills cuddles.

Showing off her new snow duds before her first ski trip.

Ainsley went to kiddie ski school, and claims she had a great time skiing.

First snow of the season at the cabin.

catching snowflakes!

Once again, Kai creates a truly magnificent sugar creation and demonstrates that he missed his calling. We'll make him a cake decorator yet.

photo courtesy of Kimberly.

photo courtesy of Kimberly.

Hmm. Perhaps the family should dress up as KISS next halloween.

Ainsley with her new harmonica and her baton, which she decided is a walking stick.

At the Christmas concert in the park. I have no idea where Ainsley picked this up, but whenever we tell her to "hold your horses," she grabs her ears.

Free glowy hats! Music! Santa! Free starbucks cocoa! Kids to play with! Life is good.

The only thing Ainsley wanted from santa was a Jack in the Box. She got very worried if she overheard anyone else talking about Jack in the Box (honestly, they were probably talking about the fast food joint). "No, *I* asked Santa for a Jack-in-the-box!!" I guess there was only one and she claimed it.

We tried very hard to get a nice family portrait. This was as close as we came, despite taking about 30 shots.

This is the magical mailbox, where Santa can send and receive letters. Ainsley wrote him a thank-you letter on Christmas night.

Ainsley was also in charge of distributing all presents to the appropriate recipients.

Ainsley got a letter from SANTA!!!