Christmas 2011 Recap

We had a great Christmas this season with Carson bringing so much joy!  I wasn't sure about putting up all the Christmas decorations this year but with a few changes it went good and overall didn't tempt Carson too much :)  Ross and I both had to work on Friday and with daycare closed Grandma Louch got to watch Carson.  The plan was for Ross and I to go out for my birthday but Ross wasn't feeling the best so I took a raincheck.  I had a great surprise at work, I knew I was approved to have Monday off but found out I had Tuesday off as well!  We headed to Lawrence on Saturday morning with my aunt Kathy joining us for lunch to celebrate my birthday with my Grandma Janda.  My Grandma had quilted a special blanket for Carson, was so beautiful and such a great keepsake!

Carson loved all the paper and ribbon...

All handsome and ready for church.  We won't be going to a 10 pm service again anytime soon, let's just say everyone knew Carson was there!  I learned how to put on a clip on tie, a first for everything...  We started with two black shoes but somehow lost one (still haven't found!) so put on his christmas puppy slippers which helped him look not so grown up.

Carson was spoiled with lots of toys and books but the package of wipes is just so fun :)  Ross's first experience of getting to put a toy together on Christmas day.

It's amazing how easy it is getting for Carson to cruise around on his toy and furniture and his plops down are getting more graceful.

I didn't mind one bit not having a white Christmas as traveling was so much easier.  Was a great opportunity to get some pictures outside.

This rocking chair was mine I got for my first birthday!

We enjoyed the time with my family eating lots of good food and playing games and were so blessed for Emma to get to join us!  On Monday morning we took off to celebrate with the Louch's.  Glen made Carson a tractor (of course green!) and he had just a big smile when on it!

Celebrating at home with just the three of us.  We took Tuesday to relax and get everything put away and sort of organized.