Anna's first trip to maple sugar shack

A little timid, but intrigued, by the sugary liquid being rolled in the snow. She finally trusted me to try it out... I think the smile says it all!!! Yum, yum!!!

New Year's Eve traditional gift exchange

In keeping with russian/kazak tradition, we each received a small gift this New year's eve. For Annabelle, that meant a new pair of Kaz boots that we had picked up during our stay there.

Dejeuner du Pere Noel 2011

Snegurochka!!

Our very own Snegurochka (Russian Snow Maiden). We purchased this outfit in Petropavlovsk two years ago, thiniking how big it was at the time.! According to Russian tradition, Ded Moroz (Saint Niick) and his grandaughter, Snegurochka, distribute gifts on New Year's Eve. Annabelle, on the other hand, thought she was dressing as Cinderella ;0)

Holiday Season 2011 has begun!!!!

Annabelle's new daycare picture

Annabelle, age 3!

les demoiselles Raiponce et Blanche Neige