Christmas 2011

I am FINALLY posting about Christmas. We had such a good Christmas this year. Noah was a little more aware of what was going on this year but I know next year will be even better. Our little guy made out like a bandit with gifts from his sweet family!

We had Christmas with Adam's side of the family on December 23rd. Noah had so much fun playing with his cousins. I think that is the best present for him! I actually forgot to bring our camera, so the pictures were taken by Aunt Amy (thanks!).

Uncle David, Adam, Kerri, Amy, Bryce, Ryan and Noah

Garrett, Noah, Bryce, Drew and Truett

Who cares what's in the box?! It's more fun to jump and dance ON the box!

My mom flew in from Atlanta on Christmas Eve and was able to spend an entire week with us. Christmas morning we all opened our presents.

Noah saw his Rody Horse first and jumped right on!

Merry Christmas from Grandma!

Lola and her Jingle Jammies

Ooh, what's inside?

Noah's first pair of ice skates!!! Our little hockey player is ready!

New slippers!

Dancing on top of the box again

Making cookies with Grandma

Grandma and Lola chasing Noah for the cookie!

Later in the week, we took a day trip down to San Antonio to visit my grandparents and aunt. Mom hadn't seen them in awhile and it had been a couple of months since they had seen Noah.

Hanging out in the front yard

Grandma, Noah, Kerri and Granny

I'll make dinner tonight - we're grilling!

Noah loves to be chased!

Fist bump/high five combo with Grandpa

Snuggles with Granny

Noah, Grandma, Granny and Aunt Michele

Colorado and Christmas

Noah has had a very busy first holiday season! About three weeks ago we visited my Mom and brother, Jacob, in Atlanta. One week after we got home from that visit, we left for Colorado to spend time with Adam's family. His parents just built a beautiful house there and it was our first time to visit. It would also be Noah's first time to see SNOW (although most of it had melted by the time we got there with the unseasonably warm temperatures). He wasn't quite sure what to think of it. Or maybe he just wasn't sure about being all bundled up! Ha!

This picture reminds me of the little boy in A Christmas Story!

Daddy and Noah

Mr. Cool

Mommy and Noah

Mommy and Noah in front of Doc and Grammy's house

Adam's brother and sister and their families were also in Colorado. Noah was able to have some playtime with his cousin, Truett, who is one month older than Noah. It was so cute to watch them play together!

Checking out each other's hands

I love this picture! So cute!

Binky time

Rolling into each other

"Here, try my hand!"

When we returned home from Colorado, we celebrated Christmas, just the three of us! Noah had a good time opening all of his presents. I think he enjoyed the paper more than the actual presents!

Kisses from Lola

More interested in the bow

Daddy helping to open presents

"I can do it all by myself!"

On New Years Eve, we celebrated with Adam's family at Uncle David and Aunt Marilyn's house. Again, Noah did pretty well with presents! He's had a great first Christmas!

Figuring how to get this toy out of the box!

Cousin Ryan and Noah in Noah's new wagon

He loves his new wagon!

Noah holding his new Mickey blocks

We had so much fun celebrating with our families! We can't wait until next year!

Cousins Garrett, Bryce, and Drew opening presents

Cousin Truett opening his present

Grammy and Doc opening their new Kindle

Uncle Daniel and Noah

Mommy, Daddy, and Noah