Christmas (again)!

Presents arrived from Grammie and Poppi!

I’m so terribly embarrassed how far behind the blog I’ve gotten. I just have to suck up my ego, and post totally unedited photos and stories so we can make it back into the present.

Boden's ornament

Speaking of PRESENTS (see how I transitioned there?), Boden’s very first Christmas was a huge success, and at the same time an utter failure for our garage (I think we may have to move just to accommodate the ever masses of stuff). Thank you to all the friends and family who made Boden’s Christmas so fun. He loved to tear the wrapping from gifts – and sometimes even play with the gifts themselves.

Christmas Morning with his new toothbrush!

Our Christmas holiday started on Christmas Eve, Eve – Brenda and Marc arrived from California and we picked them up bright and early for our trek to Abuelo Steve and Nancy’s place. We spent the morning and afternoon opening gifts, climbing stairs (a favorite past time of Boden), and eating delicious and amazing food from Nancy. Brenda and Marc gave us a super fun and non competitive game (there have been past issues with Stratego and the Fezler siblings), and we played that in the afternoon while Boden had a nap. We left the house with a new pirate dog rocking horse ship, the great board game, and a whole set of BBQ tools, tricks and flavorings.

Christmas Eve and New Toys already

From Nancy’s house we drove over to Carla and Sue’s where a gourmet dinner awaited us. But, more importantly, so did the signature cocktail – Pear Martini’s with fresh blue cheese and pear slices. Delilah also waited for us – she got to play with Cousin Zola all day and was exhausted and happy to see us come back for her. Alexa and her fiancé Elliott were there as well and very eager to get some time with Boden. We watched a fantastic slideshow of the trip to Hawaii that Brenda and Marc took, and some photos from their recent wedding photography. As the evening wore on we headed back to Alexa’s house and promptly all fell asleep (except for Boden, who thought that since he was in the same room as Mom and Dad should have a party!)

Construction Fork

Christmas Eve morning, was just like Christmas Morning to Boden. After a delicious breakfast of blueberry pancakes we all opened gifts – Boden got so many fun things. Highlights include: a construction set dining set (fork lift…), a tshirt from Carla and Sue that says “Question Authority”, some amazing Puzzles from Nona, and even Zaki stopped by with a neat work station. Thanks to all the Santa’s and Elves that made Boden’s Christmas enjoyable!

Exhausting Holiday

We drove home that night so that we could have Christmas morning at our house. Sipping coffee and opening gifts was a delight, and by mid-morning the rest of the family arrived so that we could go to Christmas Mass and have a late brunch. What a wonderful holiday – and even with the snow we all survived!

Please excuse the lack of photos/ or other people in the photos - I didn't take many pictures so we could enjoy the company!