Christmas 2011

I've been neglecting the blog a bit, but that's mainly been due to lack of information to post. Most of November and December consisted of living in survival mode at our house. Between my "morning sickness" (which really lasted all day) and end-of-semester stress, we were lucky to have clean clothes to wear each day (for which the credit goes to Ian for keeping up with the laundry). But we're back on track and trying to stay productive during the winter break.

Like much of the Western world, we celebrated Christmas last week. Ian's parents have always focused on Christmas Eve and my family has always focused more on Christmas Day. So it's a nice blend to have.

We celebrated Christmas Eve with Ian's family at his parents' house with a lovely dinner followed by an exchange of gifts.

Here's Devin checking out the nativity scene (Aiden told me they were all "girls" because they all have long hair, a.k.a. as head coverings).


Opening gifts is still a new concept to Devin, so Ian had to help him out a bit. He was excited eventually, but doesn't really look like it in the picture below.


And the result of opening presents... New baby dinosaurs!


Aiden was in dire need of a new backpack for school as the one we got him at the beginning of the school year tore down the front in November. G&G Zafft got him this cool one from LLB which should last forever.


Devin also got a new backpack from G&G Zafft and Aiden got a stomp rocket! They also got Ian a special gift: a new Nerf gun! It's hard to tell who's more excited about it, though, Ian or Aiden.


Christmas morning was spent at home. Aiden graciously waited until 6:30 to get up but we made him wait a little longer before opening any presents.


Waiting for presents is NOT an easy task...




But their patience was rewarded.


Santa was good to everyone and we feel very blessed to have family members who care about us. And because this post has gone on a little long, I've included a little slideshow of the rest of our Christmas pictures.



We wish you the best of the holiday season, that your Christmas was joyous, and that you greet 2012 positively and with a sense of excitement!