Christmas Morning

Guess who came to town!!!!!!

It was such a fun Christmas morning!! I now understand why Santa comes- not so much because of the kids, but for the parents to see their kids enjoy the excitement and special traditions! It was just the three of us in the morning for a special family Christmas time, and then we headed over to Grandmom's for a wonderful afternoon party with the cousins, greats, and aunts & uncles.

Santa, and his reindeer!!! They must have been rather hungry ;)

Santa even wrote a little note to Ethan.

And, the stockings were STUFFED!
Ethan's 1st Christmas ornament, from Mommy & Daddy.
It's a sterling silver 2009 Baby's 1st Christmas cube that opens up. One side is monogrammed with his initials "EBB", and the other side holds a picture of him.

How does a little elf open a package???
Give it a couple pats and shakes.....
....maybe launch yourself over it for a little tumble time... ....eh, Mommy, can you open it for me. I give UP!
Thanks, Great Aunt Peggy, for the toy.

"Which toy should I play with?"

A very cute Christmas memory card from Great-Grandmom Williams.

I'm surprised at how much Santa fit into the stocking!

All of our stockings have a shiny penny, orange, and candy cane- just like I used to have.

His stuffers included: his first Christmas book, The Nutcracker, Munchkin spoons to teeth on, Gerber puffs, reindeer antlers, stuffed penguin, toddler plates, and a bath sponge.
Stockings are my favorite present to open up.

Our 2009 Christmas ornament- Peace Dove.

So many Christmas festivities. More pics coming soon.