AJ's first Christmas

We had a blast for Christmas. We were invited to a Christmas Eve get-together at a friend's house. There was lots of people way to much food. It was perfect. AJ got to flirt with his girl-friend Betsy, (he had to show her the cool bell he snatched from the Christmas tree)

Randy got to wear is Carhart overalls without my protest, and I got to relax. The kids acted out the nativity. AJ was a lamb...I was happy that he wore his ears as long as he did.

We played a game with "Too-ta-doos". Our host's version of the white elephant game. It was really fun because none of us knew what was in the wrapping paper. We cleaned house. I got a match car motorcycle...that the boys wanted bad so I traded them. AJ opened a match box Scrambler...his uncle Cory would be so proud.

We spent Christmas morning hoping AJ would get into the wrapping paper but he had his own ideas on what was fun. Randy was excited to get the band hero game and controllers...AJ loved to drum sticks. He smacked them together like he was getting the band ready to rock and roll.

We spent the evening with with friends with another huge dinner. We had a blast! Bring on the New Year!

AJ and Santa

So AJ met is first Santa on Saturday. I got one picture before he started to cry and Randy had to help him get away from the scary white-haired man dressed in red. AJ's reward for his trip to the famous lap was a small bag of candy. He latched on to the candy cane. It's amazing how much red-colored drool can be produced with the wrapper still on the candy cane! At least he got some enjoyment from something that was red and white that day. Randy and I got a good laugh both situations. Santa Claus is coming to town... Santa Claus is coming...to town!

Merry Christmas

Just getting in the spirit of the holidays. The tree is lit, the house is warm, and winter is in the air. The new year will be here before we know it.