After spending several days in Annapolis, MD with the Plaxico clan, we drove east to Lewes, DE to celebrate Christmas with all of the Wrights.  Some of you may remember that besides being Mike’s hometown, Lewes is also the location where we became a Mr. and Mrs.

As with the Plaxicos, it was a very special gathering as all 13 of us (plus another one on the way for Paul and Courtney…wahoo!) were able to be together for the holiday.  Thirteen people sounds like a lot for one house, but thanks to the wonderful hosting by Grammie (Paula) and Grandpop (Rusty), we were all very comfortable…and well fed. 🙂

The Little Miss was a bit overwhelmed at first with all of the new faces and excitement.  But with a few extra naps and some snuggles from Mommy and Daddy, she got her groove back and spent the visit happily playing with her cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents.

(Annabelle: "No, no, Aunt Laura, you're supposed to eat the game pieces")

(Annabelle: "Ah, Luke, aren't you a cutie?!")

All of the snow that had fallen provided us with some extra fun and excitement, particularly when Grandpop brought out his Jeep and pulled each of us down the road on a sled (“us” meaning the adults….don’t worry, you don’t need to call social services on me).

And the highlight for the Little Lady?  Discovering that her reindeer slippers light up and make music!  Revelation!!!

It was a great holiday, and we are so glad to have been able to spend Annabelle’s first Christmas with her fan club.  Err…I mean relatives.  So with that, we wish you all (again) a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!