We had a lovely Christmas and enjoyed getting to see as much family as we could during the holiday. We spent Christmas Eve and Day with Tyler’s side of the family in DFW and then we spent Boxing Day with Sarah’s side of the family here in town. What a blast! So many cousins and aunts and uncles for Hank to play with! Hank also experienced his first white Christmas. It snowed while we were up in DFW. Hank didn’t seem to know what to make of it. He seemed to enjoy himself until the wind blew snow in his face, then that was the end of his wanting to be out in it. We went caroling at Granny’s and played a massive game of tag at Grandpa and Grandma’s with most of the cousins present there. All in all, a wonderful time was had by everyone and we all received some lovely gifts which we’ll be enjoying for a long time to come. Here are some photos from the various celebrations in no particular order:
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- Merry Christmas!
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- big laughs for Grandad
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- Ainsley
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- a kiss for Hank
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- GG’s backyard
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- with Ainsley
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- at church on Christmas Eve
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- Ainsley and Hank play together
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- cousins play at GG and Grandad’s
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- a family photo
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- Hank loves books!
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- Hank says hello to Indie (Aunt Traci’s dog)
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- Ainsley and Hank have fun at Granny’s party
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- checking out ornaments, freshly plucked from the Christmas tree
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- Hank chooses a cookie at Grandma’s house
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- reading fun
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- Hank isn’t sure he wants a kiss from Ainsley
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- Ainsley wants to come home with us
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- Hank and GG watch the snow fall outside
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- checking out the Christmas tree
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- our blue-eyes little man
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- enjoying a cookie at Granny’s party
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- we’ve determined that chocolate chip are officially Hank’s favorite cookie
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- Hank and Ainsley watch the snow falling
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- the next chairman of the board?
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- “Hang on Hank!”
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- Ainsley wants to take some photos
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- Hank (and Sherry) explores yet another Christmas tree
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- he watched the fire for a long time
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- presents at Grandma and Grandpa’s house
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- he actually has pretty good rhythm
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- Hank prepares the “baby’s” breakfast
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- Hank and Ainsley
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- Grandad, that’s a bright hat!
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- opening gifts at Grandma and Grandpa’s
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- watching the turtle (Hank can say “turtle” now)
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- Hank looks like he’s channeling Mommy’s drummer, Nick
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- “Hank, hang on!”
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- Micah
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- James shows Grandma’s turtle to Hank
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- Ainsley plays with her new doll
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- Ainsley reads to Hank
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- playing the drum
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- Hank’s first white Christmas
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- Hank enjoys one of Ainsley’s new toys
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- Hank takes a nap with Cody
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- Hank is ready to rock
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- Ainsley check out Hank’s new bike
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- opening gifts at GG and Grandad’s
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- Hank loved taking the ornaments off the tree
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- Grandad shares a story with Hank and Ainsley
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- Hank, Micah and Ainsley play together
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- ah, the tissue paper, Hank’s favorite
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- Hank checks out his stocking
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- he really liked the music box
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- our car was so full at the end of our trip
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- with Dad after Granny’s party
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- Hank and his cousins at Grandma and Grandpa’s
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- the Christmas tree at GG and Grandad’s house
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- a big hug for GG
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- Ainsley gives us a concert
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- Hank plays in the snow
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- he was so excited with this ant shaker/bell toy
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- fun with a scarf
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- playing peek-a-boo with a scarf
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- so sweet, just like when he was a wee baby
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- walking with Sherry
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- Ainsley and her Mommy play outdoors
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- Ainsley reads with her Daddy
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- Hank and Ainsley play with a box
