Christmas week with the Weltys, part 1

We had a terrific week down in Waco, Texas with the Welty fam - of course seeing our niece and nephew growing and learning and being cute is the big highlight, as well as the anticipation of baby #3. On our first day in town we attended a Baylor Bears' men's basketball game. Who would've thought it but we got free tickets by bringing a church bulletin!!

Lillian recently learned the "thumbs-up" sign, which she avidly used throughout the game (when she wasn't dancing).

After the game we started in on the gingerbread house. Lillian had waited all month until we arrived so that we could do it together. She was remarkably patient with the decorating process - more than I was, I think!

Check out that look of concentration.


One morning we took a trip to Cameron Park Zoo (a must for any Waco visit). It was chilly and a bit drizzly but still worth it, especially to see the orangutan swing over and bang on the glass at Lillian. We all had a scare with that.

Good snap of a meerkat, Jim.


Meanwhile Kyle spent many hours constructing bunk beds and sending sawdust all over the driveway.