Winter Fun

Even though it was an incredibly mild winter in Minnesota, the Helds still got to partake in a little winter fun.

 The first (and almost last) big snowfall of the year, Dad put Mallory to work shoveling the driveway.

After she had cleared a path for us to leave, we went to a local Christmas tree farm for a picture with Santa, and also to hang out with some of his reindeer.

Sophie and Mom

After all the excitement of late November, it was time to take a step back and soak it all in.

Sophie and Mom got to get in a little R&R...

...and do some Mommy/baby bonding.

Thanksgiving

Just a few days after Sophie was born, the Helds had everyone over for Thanksgiving dinner.

As you can tell, Mallory hadn't grown tired of being a big sister yet.

Thanksgiving also gave Bobo and Brian a chance to practice with a brand new baby before the twins arrived.

It also gave Daddy, Papa Larry, and Poppa Jim a chance to work on their silly faces.