That tree has a rather ominous lean towards Santa

I'd have tried to re-orient things a little so the light trails were the same elevation on both the left and right sides, but that just reflects my sense of geometric order, and acknowledging happily that deliberately in-built leans and tilts can be very effective. Given your usual adventurous photographic spirit - no, lack of inspiration didn't spring to mind. The myriad of starbursts on the tree is dazzling.

That's great stitching. ICE?

Better seeing his face I reckon.

really like this one

A worldwide thing I'm sure. The comfort is knowing that all the other parents are also waiting for their own moment(s) of pride and joy.

I look forward to seeing documentation of the first rat kill.

The bird is more at threat by the rats than that cats.. She had a rat living with her inside the cage for about a week at one point. Once we finally spotted the rat in there we noticed the bird was looking skinny and we realized the rat was eating all the food and we realized why the bird had been screaming a lot more than usual. Since then we started putting the food away at night and the rats don't come around her cage anymore as far as we can tell. Since getting the cats that rats seem to be visiting a bit less too surprise surprise. I look forward to the first rat kill.

Her color guard did a number at a band Christmas performance at school. we had to sit through a couple hours of band ensemble to see Hannah do her one song... She did great though.

Not the most ideal housemates! but should be safe in the cage from curious paws.