We stayed in Houston for Christmas this year but had no shortage of visitors - all welcome and very much appreciated!
We started with Christmas Eve service at church, then a gumbo dinner at home.
The boys opened their Christmas Eve presents - matching Christmas PJs!
Treats set out for Santa by the fireplace
Ready to be nestled in their beds
A quick picture in front of the tree before bed
And then, Christmas morning!
Crazy hair Christmas waiting at the top of the stairs
Opening stockings
More gifts!
Wesley playing with his garage from Santa
Jack playing with his marble/ball set from Santa
Christmas morning fun
Happy Christmas boys
Delicious Christmas breakfast
Wesley put together the great solar system puzzle from Papaw Jim and Grandma Judi!
Later that evening, Nana, Papa, and Uncle Rik arrived!
Wesley in his hat and sweater knitted by Nana
Jack and Uncle Rik
Wesley and his new boots!
Jack and his new boots!
Jack resting on his new quilt from Nana while wearing new boots
In case you haven't heard (see previous post), Wesley is riding his pedal bike on two wheels now! See videos below, but here are a few pictures...
Slowly but surely
Here we go!
Sadly, our company left on Sunday morning...here are a few parting shots:
Daddy and Jack on a beautiful Winter morning
Nana, Jack, Uncle Rik, Wesley, and Papa...safe travels!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Wesley and his big boy bike!
Wesley rode his big boy bike for the first time today! We took advantage of the nice weather and practiced a few times in the grassy area by the bayou, then a little more at home on the street. Here are some videos - hope they work!
Christmas pictures to follow soon!
Christmas pictures to follow soon!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Getting Ready for Christmas
WARNING: Long post ahead!
We have been busy getting ready for the big day.
First we had to get a Christmas tree. On the morning after the big snow (in 30 degree weather) we headed off to find the perfect tree.
Mama, Jack, and Wesley on the hayride at the tree farm
This is it!!
Ready for harvest
Hauling our tree back to the car
Enjoying s'mores after a successful hunt
Grandmama, Wesley, and Jack enjoying the fire
Ready for unloading back in Houston...see the snow on the roof across the street?
Jack supervising
Here we go!
It looks great!
All decorated
We also visited with Santa over breakfast to negotiate our Christmas lists.
Jack thought Santa looked nice enough, but wasn't convinced to sit in his lap
Wesley putting in his order
A quick hug goodbye
Napping by the Christmas tree
Next, we had Christmas with Uncle Brent, Aunt Kristi, Sadie, and Nolan!
Nolan ready to open presents
Wesley making cute Rudolph shirts with Aunt Kristi
Jack is excited!
Jack petting the kitty with Aunt Kristi
Finally, we took a quick trip to San Antonio while on Christmas break for some swimming and a visit to Sea World!
Wesley showing us his swimming skills
Lights on the Riverwalk
Dinner at County Line BBQ - yum!
Interacting with the friendly dolphins
Great Shamu show
Wesley going way high!
More pictures to come soon! Merry Christmas!
We have been busy getting ready for the big day.
First we had to get a Christmas tree. On the morning after the big snow (in 30 degree weather) we headed off to find the perfect tree.
Mama, Jack, and Wesley on the hayride at the tree farm
This is it!!
Ready for harvest
Hauling our tree back to the car
Enjoying s'mores after a successful hunt
Grandmama, Wesley, and Jack enjoying the fire
Ready for unloading back in Houston...see the snow on the roof across the street?
Jack supervising
Here we go!
It looks great!
All decorated
We also visited with Santa over breakfast to negotiate our Christmas lists.
Jack thought Santa looked nice enough, but wasn't convinced to sit in his lap
Wesley putting in his order
A quick hug goodbye
Napping by the Christmas tree
Next, we had Christmas with Uncle Brent, Aunt Kristi, Sadie, and Nolan!
Nolan ready to open presents
Wesley making cute Rudolph shirts with Aunt Kristi
Jack is excited!
Jack petting the kitty with Aunt Kristi
Finally, we took a quick trip to San Antonio while on Christmas break for some swimming and a visit to Sea World!
Wesley showing us his swimming skills
Lights on the Riverwalk
Dinner at County Line BBQ - yum!
Interacting with the friendly dolphins
Great Shamu show
Wesley going way high!
More pictures to come soon! Merry Christmas!
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