Holiday with grandparents.

Léa enjoyed her time with Mémé and Pépé. She really likes all of her puppets.

Not the greatest picture, but shows her watching the puppets.

A new outfit. A present from family. I wanted a picture because she usually does not fit those things very long. She is playing with Papa.

Just being sweet.

Touring Brussels with the Chiodis

The sun comes out when it wants to. I believe the day after Christmas we went out again and managed to have the sun.

Gaston and some Chiodis.

Downtown Brussels in Grand Place.

There were Christmas Trees.

And a Nativity.

TinTin.

The Atomium with sun and mostly melted snow. Léa was awake this time.

Christmas Eve and Day

We had Sébastien's parents with us over the Christmas holiday.

Here we all are waiting to open presents.

Léa found a present.

She didn't really get the unwrapping part, but she enjoyed all the packages. And then made sure she chewed on some of the paper and handle all the toys and things.

Everyone had a little something.

Lunch on Christmas Day. I did my best to prepare a somewhat authentic American meal. Some mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, yams with marsh mellow, and some cranberry sauce.

Since we opened all our presents on Christmas Eve we decided to go out a bit on Christmas Day. The sun was not shinning much, but we went to the Automium for some pictures.

Alain and Ann Marie

Some Chiodis. Léa was asleep in the car very close by.

A couple of friends who were in Belgium for a few days. The guy(not sure he wants me to use his name) is one of Sébastien's childhood friends.

Once again the Atomium...

but with snow.

Sébastien wanted some snow action.

We took pictures of the snow outside our apartment.

This one is looking out one of the living room or dinning room windows.

And just outside our building.

A nice sunset outside on our little kitchen balcony.

This is the snowman I made. Though I think Sébastien finished the head for me.

Léa just awake in more cute pajamas.

Snow for Christmas.

The weather seems a bit colder globally this year. It doesn't snow every year in Belgium, but this year it did. A few days before Christmas we had our first snow of the season. I am not originally from a place where it snows, so I found it exciting to see it snow. I like watching the action, snowing and I think the snow is quite beautiful. However, I am aware that it isn't always pleasant to walk in and no fun at all to drive in.

She was wearing the hat in preparation to going outside.

Gotta love the close-ups.

The little area just outside of building.

We went outside to play because I said I wanted to build a snowman. Sébastien actually ended up doing all the work. I strolled around with Léa taking pictures.

Here is one of our car.

Ha!

The family.

And one more of us.

Dusk/night with snow and tower.

Pajamas from the states.

Of course since she is my daughter, Léa is absolutely adorable in any outfit to me, but I really really like these once piece pajamas. My parents sent a bunch from the states.

Sébastien plays the bass guitar sometimes. Léa enjoys dancing to his music. I mean she really likes hard rock and heavy metal.

She really took to the walking and practiced all the time. It is a bit dark at times, but it is a video of her walking for a while.

Christmas pictures and card.

We picked a nice artificial white tree. It was really pretty. Especially in the evenings with the colored lights.

Reflections.

After the cameramommy.

Clapping.

White with red. And a little accent of green for the pictures.

The lights had several settings.

Sébastien managed to capture a shot when all the colors were on.

A little work with photoshop. I had fun learning.

It was fun. I look forward to doing next years cards.

Getting better.

Once she began walking she really practiced all the time. I like the foot tapping at the end.

Its begins...

Léa has started taking steps on her own. She actually walked about five or six steps at a time twice, but the times I had the camera ready she fell short.

At least one more step the second time.