Christmas!

What a wonderful Christmas! Mike, Grayson and I were fortunate to be part of two Christmas celebrations - one with Mike's family and the other with mine.

Mike's family celebration took place in mid-December when his brother and sister-in-law were visiting from out west.  Mike's mom made us a big lunch on our S-Christmas day, and Grayson's great-grandma came for a visit! She had a cold, and she wasn't able to hold him :( Maybe next visit! 

We exchanged gifts, and Grayson cleaned up! Books and toys from Grandpa Dave, Grandma Beth, Uncle Rich, Aunt Natty, Uncle Doug and Aunt Kristi! Our little guy is blessed with some very fun, thoughtful, caring grandparents, aunts and uncles! :)

My side-of-the-family Christmas was held on Christmas Day. We got up early - as early as two weary-sleep-deprived parents can - and traveled to my parents' condo for our Christmas celebration. Let me just say that Christmas was so very different this year - but just as wonderful as we are making new memories! My parents sold their house that we have spent 20+ Christmases in - they are currently in transition as their house is being built. It seemed a little weird not to be in the old house for Christmas this year! Oh well...we still had a great time. Grayson was spoiled again - some fun gifts - especially a play mat with a piano at the end that he can play by kicking...already a big hit with him and with us :) It is neat to watch him interact that way!

Yesterday, the day after Christmas, we spent hanging out here at home as supposedly we were in the middle of a blizzard. I wouldn't call a whole six inches of snow a blizzard...but whatever. It was nice to watch the snow falling...so pretty...but then we weren't out in it! I can't wait until Grayson is a little older and can enjoy playing in the snow! :)



We hope you had a wonderful Christmas :)


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