A Very Merry Christmas!

Phew! Its been crazy, I've been so behind on everything and I finally have got the chance to sit down and share our Christmas with you! This is all thanks to my new Baby Bjorn from my mom! Grayce was not allowing me to put her down for a second and I wasnt getting anything done! So hopefully this helps! She's a stinker, she only sleeps for a significant amount of time when she's being held, otherwise she's awake within seconds to 10 minutes of being put down.

Anyway! Christmas Eve was at Aunt Liz & Uncle Ricks place. Cody was there but Nichol was in Europe (lucky) we missed her but she was there in our hearts!! :) Ryan flew in from Orange County and Aunt Teesh and Uncle Pete drove up from Fresno. We ate a yummy dinner, played Catch Phrase, and watched a movie - according to Uncle Rick "Mr. Destiny" was a Christmas movie. We all had a laugh when we realized it wasnt, but it was a good movie regardless! Tim, Ryan and Cody played poker during most of these festivities. :)

Uncle Pete met Grayce for the first time that night.

On to Christmas! It all started out at home where Grayce was showered with gifts from Gramma and Grandpa Arthur. Boy was that tiring! :) She loved everything, thanks Gramma and Grandpa Arthur!!

Then we went over to Gramma and Grandpa Allen's where Tex the "Dane-Deer" was the first to get a present, which he happily unwrapped! He soon became a pro at unwrapping gifts, as you will see. He loved tearing up the paper and making a complete mess but it was fun to watch!


Uncle Rick and Santa Baby :)

Tex was being "nosy."

The most perfect Xmas tree!!

Everyone ready to get unwrapping!

My first present (which was the Baby Bjorn)!

Grayce and Grandpa

Mom got a new wooden bowl!!! OOOOOOOOOO (for those of you at the bridal shower) haha!


Grayce's mobile for her crib! Yay! I hadnt gotten that part of her room yet...very important part too!! :) She loves it, thanks Gramma!

Tim got Golden Tee from Debi and Jim - trouble!!!

Tex taking an unwrapping break...

Uncle Ryan already a bad influence on Grayce, "smell my finger" hahaha


Tex helping unwrap my present for Tim

Favre jersey! To commemorate Tims Fantasy Football win (Favre had a lot to do with it)...


Grayce got an Elmo Live from Gramma and Grandpa Allen - she has no clue what it is but loves to stare at him dancing and telling jokes and stories. Its crazy the things they have out there for kids!


Dad got his "hole in one" from last years xmas golf game framed from Ryan. Very special :)



Tex helping Ryan open his present

A proud papa

Family shotChristmas dinner was prime rib! yummmmm!

The brothers (tweedle dee and tweedle dum) enjoying their post-dinner cocktails - classic shot

Grayce playing in her play gym


What a fun day with family!! We had a great day and thank you to all of our family near and far that made it possible! We love you all!! xoxox