Mommy and Daddy got Shannon a bike helmet and a bike of her own. She figured out how to ride it right away!

Christmas time!

Daddy made Shannon a cave to play in. What fun!

Tom's guard unit had a holiday party last weekend. The kids had a chance to sit on Santa's lap. Except for Shannon, who burst into tears when she was still about 10 feet away from him. Strange reaction from a kid who practically tries to go home with random strangers at the grocery store.

They had a big table covered in stuffed animals for the kids after they sat with Santa. We call Shannon's new teddy bear John (as in Jaundice). It has to be the ugliest teddy bear I have ever seen but she insisted on that awful yellow color.

Time for driving lessons already?

Shannon got a balloon from a restaurant the other day. She loved it!

One night while I was at work, Tom decided to give Shannon a haircut. Here is the result. I still haven't quite recovered from it yet.

Shannon got to go outside and play in the snow. Since it is almost as deep as she is tall, she didn't get very adventurous.