Winter wonderland

Mary had seen snow for the first time!

Mary didn't actually play in the snow, but she was close enough.

Her more serious side.

What's going on back there?

Not a bad view.

Christmas and beyond

Here are some photos from Christmas and recent days.

Joining the grown-ups for dinner.

Mary's shoe was more appealing than the food, however.

Showing off her dress.

Trying out a new toy.

Mary in front of the fireplace.

Hanging out with Anna and Einar.

Playing on the bed.

Mary modeling yet another fancy dress (along with her new expression of cuteness: the head tilt).

Working on the sippy cup.

Catching up on her reading.

Examining Pabbi's ear.

Christmas presents

Mary thoroughly enjoyed opening her Christmas presents, or at least watching someone open them for her.

Pre-Christmas fun

Mary is enjoying herself in Iceland and we're very excited for her first Christmas.

Munching on a spoon.

Reading with Afi.

Mary is more than a little excited about the tree.

How big is Mary? She's SO big!

Reining Pabbi in.

Chilling in Iceland

It is an understatement to say that Mary is pleased with all the attention she is getting in Iceland.

Her new favorite seat.

Gumming some toast.

Please pass the jam.

Christmas in Iceland

Mary is in Iceland for the first time!

Meeting Jolasveinn (a.k.a. Santa Claus).

He seems like a good guy.

Amma said I was cute!

A new giraffe?

Mary is claiming him as her property.

Standing

Mary is eager to practice standing these days.

Mary the big girl.

I guess there is some muscle in those legs.

Bookworm

Mary loves reading books these days and is eager to help turn the pages.

She's all business.

Just browsing.

Mary is pleased with herself.

Taking Pabbi's side during a game of Scrabble.

Play group

Play group was at our home this week and Mary did her best to be a good hostess.

Mary hates to miss an opportunity in front of the camera, even if it's just her hand.

Poor Gavin does not look pleased with Mary's advances.

Delicious octopus.

Mary's new favorite expression.

What's a little rain?

Mary had no problem with an outing in the rain this weekend, and she even lent a hand with the umbrella.

Mary takes her job seriously.

Something interesting?

The pirate Mary (her hat refuses to stay in place when she's constantly turning her head!).

Play time

We got Mary a padded play mat so she could do her thing and we wouldn't have to worry about her toppling over and hurting herself.

The play mat seems OK so far.

Everything is more fun with a monkey.

Just doing a little reading.

Computer savvy

Mary knows Mama and Pabbi like their computers and she was sure she was missing out, so we let her give it a try.

She is a natural.

Post-Thanksgiving fun

Mary has gotten lots of time with her extended family this weekend, along with her usual play time:).

Sitting up is coming along well.

Munching on her worm.

Chubby cheeks.

Hanging out with Jack.

Mary eyeing her target...

...and then going in for the kill. Ears are made for grabbing, in Mary's opinion.

Modeling her new hat from Auntie Kate and Uncle Matt.