Christmas is exhausting

Between having company and then being company and opening presents for about 4 solid days, Gabe was all mixed up and off of his usual schedule.

On Christmas Eve morning he fell out of his crib while attempting to reach toys in his room that he had already opened. Guess we'll be moving to the big boy bed soon!?

He absolutely loved opening gifts and had a thrilling Christmas this year. He looks for trees and points out lights everywhere we go. He finds presents under any indoor fir and he just keeps ripping paper and throwing open boxes and saying "WOW"!...(even if it's clothes he opened). He had no nap all day on Christmas day due to all of the excitement. He still goes to bed every night saying "play" and wakes up each morning asking for "toys". I can't wait until next year when Gavin can enjoy it this much with him.

For now, we'll just be thankful for a wonderful holiday, generous Santa, family & friends and take our naps any way we can get'em!

From Blog Photos

Joy to the World, my nap time's here!

Santa and the boys

Be glad I am the one posting this. If Jules were putting this up, you would be forced to read about 'Santa and his newest elves' or whatnot. Well, not with me...nosiree.

Jules and the boys were out at a place where Santa happened to be. And by some Christmas miracle, he had an immediate opening in his calendar for a photo opportunity. Now, I have been told that children Gabe's age are typically terrified of fat men in bright red suits, no matter how jolly. But not Gabe. Nope, he's fearless. He ran right up to ol' Saint Nick and demanded 'Up'. Santa obliged, and this photo was taken. When Santa asked Gabe what he wanted for Christmas, our boy channeled his mother's pageant days and said, 'World Peace.'

I'm kidding. Of course he said he wanted a Red Rider BB Gun...

From Blog Photos

Santa and his newest elves