Christmas Part 3

Of course, the one day of the year I wouldn't mind Eli waking up early, he decides to sleep in on Christmas morning until 9:00, the latest he has ever slept in (although he had a busy 2 days before Christmas day).

Happy boy waking up on Christmas morning

After we celebrated our first Christmas together as our own little family in the morning and opened the presents from Santa, we traveled to my parents' house to celebrate with my family.

Christmas Part 2

On Christmas Eve, we went to Ian's grandma's house to celebrate Christmas with his Dad's side of the family. There were lots of new relatives for Eli to meet.

...all tired out...

Christmas Part 1

The first round of Christmas festivities began yesterday at Grammary's and Papa Ron's. Eli was able to meet his great aunts and his new cousin Betty, born just 2 months before him. He seemed to enjoy meeting Betty and was very curious. It was interesting to watch him try to interact with her as he has not been around other babies his age.

Seamus, Liam, Betty, and Elijah

After dinner, it was time for naps, picture taking, and of course presents.

We are looking forward to the rest of the family gatherings in the next few days as Eli celebrates his first Christmas.

A Visit to See Santa

This morning we took Eli to see Santa here in town. He really enjoyed taking in all the sights and people there. He is one curious and observant boy. After he had a little time to take in the new sights, we took him over to sit on Santa's lap, which really did not seem to bother him especially since he was much more interested in Santa's helper.

I wonder what next year will bring when he will be a little more
aware of what is going on.