Christmas, Birthday, Birthday, Birthday

First, Merry Christmas and Happy happy New Year!
I think I am resigned to the fact that this time of year is going to be extra crazy with Christmas, then we go right into Billy's birthday then Henry's. Oh, then mine in February. Fun times. And I wonder why whenever anyone comes to the door this time of year, Henry asks,

"Where are the presents?"

We are working on gratitude.
With that said, here's the calm before the storm.

And here's a trip down memory lane.

Christmas Eve Service... Henry woke up much the same as any other morning (pretty crabby).

I guess the 5am Christmas Morning wake-up comes later.

He slept until 8. Bless him.

We had to take him back to his room and show him the stocking.

"And, why is this stuff in a sock?"
Evidence...
More evidence...

Okay, Santa's been here. Let's get this party started!

Daddy says, "I love Santa!"

Mommy says, "Thanks for the "sippy cup" Nonnie!"

Henry says, "Thanks for the milkshake maker, Aunt Lisa!"

Despite the freezing weather, Henry wanted to play with his Tonka Trucks, "right now!"

We went to visit neighbor's.

Thank you for the trains and books, Jamie!

Back home, we had a special visit from Baby Ethan

and big sister, Natalie-Jane.

Christmas Dinner was spent with Aunt Ruth, Uncle Paul and Henry's very cool cousins;

Jessica and Jaclyn.

Of course it was too cold and dark to ride the scooter outside. That didn't stop Henry who took a few turns around the house.

Hey batter, batter, batter...!

Uncle Paul was a perfect pitcher...

and catcher/target!Yay, party hat time. I still don't think that Henry gets this custom. But he humors us!

Crazy Cousins!

The next morning Henry is still at it with this cool Lego Thomas the Train track from Aunt Lisa. On top of his Thomas the Train cozy blanket from Nonnie.

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. I will be back-tracking big time on the next post.

Topics for discussions:

*to party or not to party?

*sleeping in undies?

*Nonnie's, "Twas the Night Before Christmas" lives on!! Got video of that-sorry mom but it's too cute not to post.

Later-