Alas, Christmas is over and while I am usually sad, this year I am oddly relieved. I know, who is ever happy that Christmas has passed and we have to wait a whole 'nother year for lights, cookies and the smell of fresh pine from a beautiful tree. But truth be told, I am worn out this year! I think being in my first trimester of pregnancy in the months leading up to this holiday season put me so far behind, and then when I finally got back in gear I had to cram in all the planning, shopping and baking for not only Christmas, but for a two year old birthday party as well. So, sigh of relief, I am glad to get things "back to normal"!
Some of the highlights from our Christmas season:
Serious about decoration the "Critmus Tree"
Baking Critmus cookies with daddy
And then Santa himself showed up!!
Conor remembered that we were decorating cookies for Santa so once he saw him, he ran off saying "Santa I have cookies" and came bag with his Santa bag of cookies right then! So cute!
Christmas Eve in Munn Park. Conor loved all the lights!
One of my favorite traditions is driving around and looking at all the lights, especially on Christmas Eve (not that we didn't drive around almost EVERY night before that with Delilah's Christmas music blaring on the radio and Elmo's Christmas video playing on Conor's TV in the back seat). But something about seeing all those lights and "cheer" on Christmas Eve really gets me.
And then ... it is Christmas morning. Santa ate almost all of his cookies and finished all the milk that we put out for him!
We had a delicious breakfast of eggs, bacon, french toast, home made (by Aunt Jenna) home fries, monkey bread & mimosas (for everyone but me!).
The kids had a blast ripping open presents and riding around in Jillian's brand new PINK Cadillac Escalade.
Conor opening his stocking from Santa
The xylophone from Pop-Pop was a hit
Playing stickers with Zayde, Jilli & Mimi
"Is everybody watching us?"
Our present from Ren's mom. New sofa to match our chairs. Love it!
Oh, and my belly. Just about 18 weeks ... hello baby!
Day after Christmas we headed out for a little bit of shopping and to the new toddler park in front of Hollis Gardens. My kind of day. Check out my new bag, sweater, earrings & shoes (even though you can't see them!) Thanks to Momma, Mimi & Ren!
Happy New Year's Eve! Can't wait to relax with my little family. Great things to come in 2011, I just know it!
2 comments:
ummm the story about him running to "santa" with the christmas cookies.. ahhh priceless! love love LOVE all the shots, and your Peanut Butter blossoms look delish sissy. Miss you most
xoxo
yah for a happy christmas and for all the traditions you made for your family. all the christmas cookie decorating looks like so much fun. love the last picture of you two and your baby belly is ADORABLE. miss you nicole!! happy new year too! xoxo
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