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:
-
- so sweet, just like when he was a wee baby
-
- Hank and GG watch the snow fall outside
-
- with Dad after Granny’s party
-
- he watched the fire for a long time
-
- he was so excited with this ant shaker/bell toy
-
- Hank checks out his stocking
-
- the next chairman of the board?
-
- a kiss for Hank
-
- Ainsley wants to take some photos
-
- Ainsley reads to Hank
-
- Hank chooses a cookie at Grandma’s house
-
- Hank, Micah and Ainsley play together
-
- a family photo
-
- he actually has pretty good rhythm
-
- enjoying a cookie at Granny’s party
-
- he really liked the music box
-
- opening gifts at GG and Grandad’s
-
- fun with a scarf
-
- Hank prepares the “baby’s” breakfast
-
- at church on Christmas Eve
-
- playing the drum
-
- “Hank, hang on!”
-
- James shows Grandma’s turtle to Hank
-
- presents at Grandma and Grandpa’s house
-
- Hank loved taking the ornaments off the tree
-
- our blue-eyes little man
-
- Hank and Ainsley play with a box
-
- big laughs for Grandad
-
- checking out ornaments, freshly plucked from the Christmas tree
-
- Hank takes a nap with Cody
-
- playing peek-a-boo with a scarf
-
- Hank plays in the snow
-
- Hank (and Sherry) explores yet another Christmas tree
-
- Ainsley and Hank have fun at Granny’s party
-
- walking with Sherry
-
- reading fun
-
- ah, the tissue paper, Hank’s favorite
-
- the Christmas tree at GG and Grandad’s house
-
- Ainsley check out Hank’s new bike
-
- our car was so full at the end of our trip
-
- Ainsley wants to come home with us
-
- Ainsley reads with her Daddy
-
- Ainsley gives us a concert
-
- a big hug for GG
-
- Ainsley plays with her new doll
-
- Hank and Ainsley watch the snow falling
-
- with Ainsley
-
- Ainsley
-
- Ainsley and Hank play together
-
- Hank loves books!
-
- Hank and Ainsley
-
- Micah
-
- we’ve determined that chocolate chip are officially Hank’s favorite cookie
-
- Hank’s first white Christmas
-
- Ainsley and her Mommy play outdoors
-
- “Hang on Hank!”
-
- Hank is ready to rock
-
- watching the turtle (Hank can say “turtle” now)
-
- Grandad shares a story with Hank and Ainsley
-
- Hank and his cousins at Grandma and Grandpa’s
-
- Hank says hello to Indie (Aunt Traci’s dog)
-
- cousins play at GG and Grandad’s
-
- Grandad, that’s a bright hat!
-
- GG’s backyard
-
- Hank enjoys one of Ainsley’s new toys
-
- checking out the Christmas tree
-
- opening gifts at Grandma and Grandpa’s
-
- Hank isn’t sure he wants a kiss from Ainsley
-
- Merry Christmas!
-
- Hank looks like he’s channeling Mommy’s drummer, Nick
