Christmas, Part I

Our Christmas, like most families in the area, was not exactly as planned. It was wonderful, though. Dominic really, really loved opening presents. There is one wrapped present left in our house (for a friend we haven't been able to get together with, still and Dominic has been slowly ripping away little bits of wrapping paper while I'm not looking--although he is quite happy to tell his brothers not to.

The boys received way too many wonderful gifts! I've been purging our old toys to make room for the new. Uncle Jake and Aunt Jena bought a ball popper--a hit with all the boys.

Don't remember who's foot this was :) but I thought Jackson just had such a sweet little look on his face.

Another fun toy from G and G Deaver. Patrick hasn't quite been convinced about the awesomeness of this toy.

On to day 3 at the Deaver home. We were supposed to be at Luke's parents for 1 night and ended up staying 4, due to the weather. Dominic was so excited to go outside and play in the snow.

Susie and I were desperate to get out of the house. -5 degree windchills could not keep us inside any longer!

Grandma took D out sledding. Since then, he's been laying down on the floor and making angels.

Two days after Christmas, we were finally able to pack up and head to the Eastern part of the state for some belated festivites with my family. All five of us were in our Sunday best-a perfect chance for a family picture. Dominic would not have it, though. This picture illustrates his typical two year old defiant side.

More Christmas Pictures to come...