Rockaway Christmas

Last time we were in New York, Elliott asked if next time she could please come by herself because when we come with her, we only stay for a few sleeps and she wants to stay for NINE sleeps. She was OK with us accompanying her this trip but NOT pleased when we didn't stay for nine sleeps.

It is never too cold for a playground date with Nana, Mia, and Pop Pop!

Someone liked her first taste of whipped cream.

"Do you see this stuff on my eyes?!? It's makeup!" - Mia

She leans in and goes: "Awwwwww."

Cristian thought it would be a good idea to let the girls take pony rides on his back ...

Maybe not?

FIERCE toy-building competition.  I should have brought out my big camera -- these photos aren't great.

Uncle Zach tickle torture!!!

Trying (unsuccessfully) to calm these two wild animals down.  Elliott was up until almost 11 -- later than us!

Suspect of Uncle Dylan ...

Our new travel strategy has been to put the girls in the car at 7pm and drive home while they sleep.  It has worked twice.  This shot was when E told us: "do you know why I can't fall asleep? I have all these sugarplums dancing in my head.  The green ones are Irish Step Dancing."  She proceeded to pass OUT.  Tired, tired girls!