Christmas Eve
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At this point on Christmas Eve I had told Sasha that all the presents under the tree were for her.
She devoured three of them before I told her I was just kidding.
Betrayed by my lie, she then wouldn't acknowledge me for like an hour and pretended to be interested in the birds outside.
The quiet before the storm.
The cold lifeless frozen desolation that is Michigan
I suppose it was nice to have snow for Sasha's first Christmas
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Grandma and Grandpa pose for a last picture with Sasha before the aunts, uncles and cousins arrive
Despite all the presents, Sasha quickly becomes the most popular toy in the room
The cousins look on in awe and wonder at the spectacle of cuteness that is Sasha
The oldest cousin and oldest grandparent immediately become jealous of the baby for taking all the attention
Older children are comforted by their parents who assure them that they are cute too!
While Sasha is being adored, Holly and Alan can finally pose for their traditional childless couple Christmas picture.
Uncle Mark makes sure Sasha is always nearby so that he can maintain the illusion of height
Sasha reaches to taste the first of her gifts. Holly has a "bright idea"
Sasha's new Baby Einstein DVD was delicious!