We had a great Christmas up in Edmonds with my family. Matthew worked Christmas Eve and Christmas Day this year, so he drove home to go to work and then came back.
Here's what our Christmas holiday looked like:
One of Zak's favorite places in Grammie's kitchen --
it's called "Zak's cupboard".
It's the one he's allowed to take everything
out of and play with -- and he knows it!
It's the one he's allowed to take everything
out of and play with -- and he knows it!
Sam opened a few of his presents
early -- Poppy got him real tools!
They were out in the garage hammering nails,
screwing screws and cutting wire.
There were no injuries, but Sam did poke
himself in the eye when he put on his safety glasses!
Sam also received the game Trouble.
A lot of Trouble was played during the week we
were there -- and Sam was a winner many times!
He also learned how to play Old Maid --
he loved to "get stuck" with the Old Maid card.
One night we met all the cousins (minus the two youngest)
for dinner and a trip down Snowflake Lane. We saw
Frosty the Snowman, penguins and all the drummers who
played along with the music out on the street.
It even snowed at the end!
Since Matthew wouldn't be there for Christmas,
we opened our presents early.
Zak was ready to go!
Zak received his very own potty -- we're
hoping he's a quick learner.
He seems pretty comfortable on there!
The number one thing on Sam's Christmas List was
the Lego crane -- he was very excited to
get this from Poppy and Grammie.
Since Matthew was out of town, it was up to the rest
of us to help with Legos. Between Poppy, me and Sam --
the road grader was built! I just had to keep reminding
myself it was for ages 5-12 -- so I should be able to do it!
of us to help with Legos. Between Poppy, me and Sam --
the road grader was built! I just had to keep reminding
myself it was for ages 5-12 -- so I should be able to do it!
All the cousins on Christmas Eve -- imagine
that Zak isn't in his pj's and matches Sam!
that Zak isn't in his pj's and matches Sam!
Sam left some cookies for Santa and wrote him a note.
In an attempt to capture the joy of Christmas
morning -- this is what I got. What I wanted
was a cute picture of the boys in their pj's with
their stockings -- but it just wasn't going to happen.
We arrived home after a fun week at Poppy and Grammie's house -- and Grandpa and Nana came for a visit.
Sam read them one of his favorite books -- Just A Mess.
Grandpa and Nana gave Sam and Zak a cool
Fire Station/Police Station for Christmas.
It's like a boy's dollhouse! It has provided
hours of entertainment for them.
We all had a great Christmas with our families!
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