The excitement surrounding Cole's birth led right into Christmas for us! It was fun to have a Christmas at home and to be able to have Nana, Papa and Aunt Lauren here too!
I had such fun dressing Cole up in fun little outfits! Since Nate was/is such a big boy, I don't think I could even find a "My First Christmas" outfit that would fit him last year!
We had the special privilege of attending our church's Christmas Eve Service. Each year our pastor holds the newest baby while he reads the Christmas story to the children. For weeks he kept telling me he really wanted me to have Cole in time (I believe the next youngest "baby" that would be able to attend was 7 months old). Even when I knew we had scheduled the induction I still wanted to play things by ear. But Cole was healthy and we were all feeling great and we didn't want to miss the opportunity to show off our sweet little guy to everyone!
We went home, opened up our Christmas jammies and then Santa's elves got to work on some assemblage :-)
On Christmas morning both of the boys slept in and the adults got to enjoy a leisurely breakfast...probably the last year of this happening.
Nate opened his stocking and was very excited about his "choo-choo" Thomas DVD and Buzz & Woody toys
We were able to snap a successful first family picture (half of Sammy included)
Nate received a play kitchen and a tricycle from Santa. And way too many gifts and toys from family. So much so that he wasn't able to open everything before he needed a nap!
Cole just laid back and took everything in
I was able to capture a sweet moment with my boys
And then a very unsuccessful family picture!
We ended the day with a dinner of prime rib, twice baked potatoes, glazed carrots and salad...all while it was snowing!
Nate was able to play a little bit outside with Nana the next day, and I took Cole out for a minute to take a picture.
We had such a special Christmas...my very favorite that we have had!
1 comment:
loved the "unsuccessful" family pic!! so cute!
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