Christmas Part 2 - Ohio

The second part of our Christmas travels was to Ohio to see Grandma, Grandpa, and Tanti Kira. Highlights of this visit included Rosa deciding to call Grandpa "Papa," going sledding in the snow, more wonderful Christmas presents ("Oooooohh!"), and Papa's 70th birthday party. As she had done at Grandma Judy's house, Rosa definitely understood everyone's name and could point to each person by name, even if her pronunciation needed a little translation.

Rosa got Tanti Kira to play "UFO" with her, zooming around in the kitty bed. This is Rosa's favorite game at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Every time the game stops, Rosa cries out "Moi!" (More!)

Tanti Kira got this jingly hip scarf for Mama, but Rosa sure liked wearing it!

I remember a picture of me standing in my high chair at my Grandma and Grandpa's house when I was about the same age. The high chairs change, the kids don't!

Rosa, Monkey, and Papa!


Grandma and Grandpa's crazy kitty Smoky Joe watches out the window while the neighbors across the street set off firecrackers on New Years Eve. Thankfully Rosa didn't wake up!

One night after dinner, Rosa was joined under the dining room table by Mama (left) and Grandma (right).

Rosa loved getting sled rides! This was my mom's sled when she was a little girl.

Run faster Daddy!

Back inside after sledding.

We had a nice visit with Alison and Angelo. They shared goldfish and germs!

Grandma and Rosa!

Uh oh... Rosa got the crazy smile gene from Mama.


Rosa was a big girl at Papa's birthday party and spent most of the time at the table in a big girl chair (too much excitement to sit in a high chair!).

Papa - the birthday boy!

At Papa's party - our dancing, whirling princess...

On the day we left, I couldn't get Rosa to nap, even though she was sick and cranky. Tanti Kira took over, singing and swaying with Rosa, and eventually, Rosa calmed down enough to give in to sleep. She napped on Tanti Kira's chest for almost 2 hours. Thank you Kira!