Christmas in Colorado 2011

We headed out to Colorado for Christmas this year. Sam's runny nose started the day before we left and turned into a full blown cold with fever and other fun ailments. She was sick for the duration of the trip. I think God was preparing us for a newborn again because we were up every three hours through the night and spent a lot of time rocking our fussy little girl. There were some shining moments. Sam loved the indoor playset Gramma had at her house. She enjoyed a couple excursions out into the snow and seemed to really have a great time being pulled around on the sled. Sam made friends with lots of cats and dogs on our trip with an special fondness for Bailey and Georgia at Great Grandma and Grandpa Braley's (sorry Uncle Philip but she really didn't care for Grady). Opening presents was fun too. Traveling with a small child is a challenge but we are really glad we got to see family and spend the holiday eating and playing games with loved ones. We do wish that they got to see the fun and silly side of Sam a little more, but sickness while traveling for the holidays seems to be a Braley family tradition.

Not sure about the shuttle to the airport

Checking to see if she'll fit.

Yup, she's good to go.

She fell out shortly after takeoff on the way out there.

Geared up for her first foray into real Colorado snow.

Snow is cold and hard to walk it, but she liked how it tasted.

Sledding is fun.

Needed Uncle Ben's help to stay upright.

Celebrating with Aunt Karlie.

Chilling in the snow.

Trying to master walking in the snow.

Shedding all the layers after playing in the cold.