Friday, December 26, 2008

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was spent with my mom's side of the family - as has been tradition since I was a wee child. We start off with just the immediate family - my parents, my brother, Eric, Carter, and me..........and the dogs.
We started off the day sledding with Papa.....Carter loves his sled!

Then we let the dogs get to know each other. They played extremely well together!

Then we chilled with Papa in his new chair.

And insisted that Grandma show us her mini tree.

And then we helped pass out gifts.

Even though it was a trick, because all he wanted to do was sit/stand on the boxes!
We took a cute picture with Dada.
And then we started opening presents. He was really cute - he would tear off one strip of paper and then hand it to you. It was a long process.....but cute nonetheless.


But, he went back to his one, true passion. Those dang boxes.
Nothing excites him more. Not even food.
Awwwww
And of course, we couldn't have a holiday without a picture with my boys!

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Christmas Party: Part Two

We had a Christmas Party/White Elephant Gift Exchange with my dad's side of the family last night. The BSU game was also playing, but we won't even go there. We had a great time - there was lots of delicious food and it was nice to catch up with family.


Carter and his girlfriend, Tracy. They have a thing.


He was not thrilled to have the bow around his neck.


Checking out a gift with Grandma.


Tossing around a golf ball with dada - because that's safe and all!

My brother, Dana, and his girlfriend, Tracy. So cute!

Getting into presents at other people's houses too! I swear, I did not teach him this behavior.


Playing wonderful music with dada. Cute!!

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

A Rare Moment

I don't often post pictures of Eric and I together....simply because my camera is usually focused on the child. However, tonight was my family's Christmas party (pics in another post to come) and there were plenty of people to snap pictures of the hubby and me. Here is my favorite.

Here Comes Trouble

'Twas FOUR nights before Christmas................

I peek around the corner, and what do I see?

My child once again playing with gifts, giggling.....hee hee!