Christmas Eve

We had a pretty busy start to celebrating our first Christmas with the boys. We went to my sister's house in Newark to have lunch and presents with my grandfather, aunt & uncle, cousin and her family. I was curious to see how Parker would respond to opening presents assuming he would be interested in the wrapping paper instead of the present. Turns out he is NOT a fan of tearing paper but prefers to see the present once it has been opened. I'm sure he will become a fan of tearing the paper in the years to come!

Parker trying his first Christmas cookie.

My aunt spoiled the boys with books and a toy for each.

Parker playing with my cousin Charlyn and her son Branson.

It was starting to snow as we were driving out to my sister's house but after eating and opening gifts we looked out the window and couldn't believe how much had fallen in such a short time. We immediately packed up and headed toward home before we had to be at church. Little did we know it would take us over an hour to get back to the area so we had to head straight to church instead. Thankfully the girls, Melissa and Carrie, were on hand to help unload the boys in the snow and feed them. Poor Jonathan was starving by the time we got there. I couldn't resist getting a picture of the girls feeding the boys as we waited for the service to start.
After the Christmas Eve service we headed to my parents for a snack supper and presents with my immediate family.
Brooke and Grandad

Mom and Dad checking out our gift to them

Jonathan looking at the light up star my sister gave him

My sister couldn't wait to give Parker a ride along toy for Christmas. They gave Collin one at this age and he loved it. It was a hit with Parker. His favorite part is the propeller on the front.

Jonathan was pooped by the end of the day and ready for bed!