Merriment of the Season at the Selix's

Steven loved his new scooter and played and scooted and zoomed (and occasionally crashed) all day, all week, and ... frankly, ever since!!!!














... but when small boys fall, Mommy's kisses always make it better!

















Liz brought us Russian Christmas decorations, including tree ornaments and these lovely Nativity matrioshka.





The kids loved having some new videos to watch! ......................................................and it was a nice break for the grownups who craved a bit of calm.



The girls got roller blades and did amazingly well their first day. Now they are experts!



Gillian loved to skate with her new dress (Manya made it) with it's full skirt, it was very convenient that the basketball court had finally been poured.

Abigail loved her matching dress too and skated in it, although I don't have a photo of it. (I know you are all passing out in disbelief... Jeanine didn't get a picture of something?)


Gilly enjoyed her dress-up gift from Mommy and Abby continues to enjoy sharing her board game with everyone who will play.


I got to enjoy having family around!

















































A warn out Mommy is mistaken for Sleeping Beauty...





What a nice Princely surprise!