Christmas!

We started out Christmas Eve at Gigi's house, but we made a big mistake. She had bought him one of those sticks that makes noise from the dollar store, and he wouldn't let go of it. It didn't matter that he was surrounded by presents. He only wanted the stick. This first picture is of him screaming at us because I tried to take the wrapping paper off for him. He'll clench his fists and stiffen up and get angry! I told Tracy that next year she just needs to spend a dollar on him again!

"My precious."

Again, with the stick. I think we mostly got pictures with the stick.

Once we were finally able to hide the stick, he realized he had some pretty cool new toys!

We did much better at our next stop on Christmas Eve to Maw-Maw's house. He loved his new toy there, and the ribbon too!

Sitting in Great Grandpa Hays' chair.

Checking out the present from Santa - a rocking horse!

At church on Christmas morning - matching with Daddy in his shirt and tie!

After church, we opened some of the other presents. He loved this puppy book from Grammy and Papa.

More stuff at Christmas dinner at Uncle Steve and Aunt Toni's house.

While we ate Christmas dinner, E took a little siesta.

This picture is for Grammy and Papa - notice how he's sitting?

Playing "Knock over the Cups" with Uncle Steve.

So happy to play, play, play.

Chilling with Ryan.

All Grown Up!

E has wanted to be standing up all the time now. His balance is getting much better, and he's not as wobbly. It won't be long before he's running after the dogs!

YAY!

After weeks of all sorts of scooting and sliding, E finally did the traditional crawl tonight. I don't know what prompted it, but it's like a switch went off and he knew what to do! YAY!

So now, my project for Christmas break will now be to babyproof EVERYTHING. I was already in the process, but now it's a bit more urgent!

Christmas Break

I can't even say how much I'm looking forward to Christmas break with E. It's been a hard adjustment to work and be a mom. I know that the only reason I'm still sane is thanks to E's Gigi (Tracy). I wanted to share a few pictures of E at her house. I'm so lucky that he is so happy and loved.


We lowered the pack and play finally, and now he acts like he's a little prisoner!

Exploring new places - like under the tv stand.

If you don't have a blanket for peek-a-boo, a curtain works just fine!

Or even a shirt will do in a pinch. He loves playing peek-a-boo!


Look at that smile! He loves being at Gigi's house!

You better watch out, you better not cry...

Obviously E did NOT care about Santa one little bit. He wanted his bottle and his bed. We needed Santa at the beginning of the church party, not the end! By the time we got around to Santa, E was done for the night. Poor kid!

Scootin' Around the Christmas Tree

E and I had a PJ day today. He's a bit croupy, so we stayed home and chilled for the day. He has loved the Christmas tree, and I gave him the chance to get up close today since we had lots of play time. He loved it! I hope he feels better this weekend, I sure do hate to see him feel bad. He's still smiling and playing though, and trying to find all sorts of trouble!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

We got some lights out front today, and some decorations up inside as well. Tonight we went to a great concert put on by the Fort Bragg Army Band. The music was great, and it was just what I needed to cure me of my slight grinch-y attitude. It helped me realize that I need to step back, stop stressing, and remember the wonderful things about this time of year - family, friends, helping others, beautiful music, and remembering the birth of our Savior.

Here's a picture of E "helping" us put up lights. He got very frustrated because he couldn't pick anything up with the mittens on!