Friday, December 26, 2008

Our Christmas 2008

We had our first Christmas in our new house this year. It was beautiful outside with all the snow. I can't believe we actually had a white Christmas! Anthony's parents were supposed to go to Oregon for the holidays, and my family was planning on coming to Idaho. Due to the weather, however, all travel plans got postponed, so Papa and Granny came and spent Christmas with us.
It was a pretty laid-back day around here. So relaxing, in fact, that we even took a nap! It was great! Anthony got involved in Christmas dinner this year... he made the ham. He did a great job! I think we're onto a good tradition here-- he loves it, and it turns out to be one less thing that I have to do. Besides, it was a lot fun working together in the kitchen. Sounds like a keeper!
We opened presents in the afternoon before dinner, and Talon helped pass out all the gifts and stockings. I think he was a bit confused about what was going on, but he caught on real fast to the ripping of the paper and finding new toys! Papa and Granny got him a little blue sled. I think he'll be a little more excited about it when he finds out what it's for. He's discovered he LOVES the snow! I can just see him now... wanting to pull Kiki around in it! We got him a toy gun that has sound effects when you pull the trigger. It didn't take him long to figure that one out! We also got him a Little Tike's basketball hoop. It's really cute to watch him stand on his tip-toes and make a basket. He gets really tickled with himself and loves it when we cheer for him. Kaitlyn got a few 'noise toys' (to compliment the new wardrobe she got a little early) which Talon will be more than happy to break in for her, I'm sure. He almost seemed a little more excited about opening Sissy's gifts than his own! We caught him walking around the house with her new teething ring in his mouth, and then offering it to Kiki. Crazy kid!
In the evening, we got on the web cam and chatted with both of our families in Oregon. It was neat to be able to at least see everyone, even if we couldn't be together.
Anthony's parents left for Oregon this morning; and my family, hopefully, will be coming this weekend or at the beginning of next week, and we will have our Christmas with them. I keep asking Talon, "Are Grandma and Grandpa gonna come see you?", and he gets a big smile on his face.
We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, and may the effects of all the calories we consumed not be too long lasting!!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Cool slide show!

Stan G.