In lieu of a real post, a Christmas photo update:
From Dave's journal (photos from Christmas Eve):
Nicole playing in a box. Nicole in her new pajamas. Please ignore my lovely closed eyes; it's genetic, I tell you. Dave's aunts and uncles felt it was wrong that she didn't have any oriental PJs given how many times Dave's brother has been to Asia, so they picked her up this pair in Chinatown in New York. They're beautifully made, let me tell you. Also too big at the moment, but she'll grow into them soon enough.
Christmas morning (at home):
Nicole investigates her stocking. Nicole holds her "baby". Nicole feeds her baby's teddy bear chair. Christmas afternoon (my parents'):
Nicole helping me unwrap a present. Nicole wanted me to clap/play patty cake. Nicole making me clap some more. My hands look like they belong to her. Mutant baby!
And finally,
Nicole playing Grandpa's guitar.