Heidi, Andy, Maddie, Mike, Carissa, and Emelia joined us for a kid-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration. We all provided munchies to share and had a great time watching the munchkins.
Month: December 2010
Santa dropped by Gram’s house and left some goodies for Alex. He wasted no time in testing out his new toys:




Then we headed to Granny and Papa’s to spend the rest of the day. Alex has discovered the fun in opening presents. I believe he has been a part of every gift opened this year.
First Christmas: We spent last night at my Dad’s and woke up to a family breakfast and presents. Alex found a tractor under the tree and loved riding it around the house. His feet don’t quite reach the pedals, but that didn’t slow him down at all:


Then Dad and Laura had another surprise – ponies! A friend had been looking for a new home for two ponies their children had outgrown. Dad and Laura happily added them to their herd of horses. The ponies haven’t been ridden in a while but did pretty well with Dad holding the halter tightly. Too bad we didn’t bring Alex’s hat and boots from Halloween!


Second Christmas: Our next stop was the Burch hotel suite. Judy, Jerry, and Emily are staying at a hotel instead of with Granny and Papa. Jerry had skillfully arranged the presents to create a tree:
We had a lazy morning at Gram’s house. Alex did a little cooking, opened a present early (he wanted to and Gram always says yes), and did a little dancing:
Alex has hated snow all winter. He cries when even a few flakes are on his boots (see here). Today I handed him his own shovel and suddenly snow is lots of fun:
Wade didn’t stop with making Alex blocks for Christmas. He also made him a dump truck.
Original idea from Sam Johnson.
Riley and Nicki came for breakfast and playing this morning. The boys loved the trains and played with them all morning:



Wade has been helping two boys in the the neighborhood of the Community House make a table for their Mom for Christmas. Wade found one on craig’s list and the boys have been working hard to refinish it.
Alex learned a new word this week – present. We started the day with basket gifts from my mom. Alex loved his new puzzle and Wade’s safety glasses:
Wade and I planned a date night while Alex stayed home with Amy.
Wade and I had an awesome dinner at Coerper’s 5 O’clock Steakhouse before heading to see Tron – in 3D at the IMAX. Great night!
This year we are using basket presents as a count-down to leaving for Kentucky.
Alex and I went to play with Maren and her girls this morning. Elise and Alex had a hard time learning to share. Elise was very possessive of her babies and Alex tried to be possessive of the train. (Elise is actually trying to give me a big smile in the picture)