Gabe's new favorite place is the bathroom cupboard. He backs into it, stands up, then shuts the door, is quiet for a moment or two, opens the door, then shut sthe door, and the pattern continues for a very long time.

I thought about practicing opening presents with Gabe, but had not gotten to it just yet. It turns out there is no need- it's innate for him. I found Gabe this morning under the tree, admiring one of the gifts for his Great Grandmother, wrapping paper aside.

We received Grandma Egli's Christmas package today, with her famous Peanut Brittle, yummy cookies, and beautifully wrapped presents. Gabe enjoyed the box. He climbed in with his fire truck blanket and "read" Silent Night. I guess he was in the Christmas mood.