Monday, December 29, 2008

Christmas Recap

Here is a recap in pictures starting with Christmas Eve. We had a wonderful Christmas and kept very busy visiting family and hosting get togethers. Of course Samuel made it extra special - the magic of Christmas through a child's eyes is something I look forward to experiencing every year!

Here is Samuel on our drive to Advance, NC for a Christmas Eve celebration with a lot of my relatives (mom's side).

We stopped for lunch to visit with more family and introduce them to Samuel. It was nice to see everyone one again (Aunt Carol, Ralph and Carrol).Here here we are with my mom and grandmother. Samuel wanted to PLAY, not take pictures.Here are just a few of my family. There are about 35 of us (or more) and it always makes for FUN reunions. Although this year is bittersweet without my grandfather who passed away in June. We all miss him!
Christmas morning - our little guy fresh from the crib checking out the goods.He loved his ball and kept pointing to it saying, "ball, ball ball"... He also loved the cool chair Mum mum and Pup pup gave him! Thank you guys.


Here he is testing out the chair. He loves climbing in and out of it and sitting in it when we are in the recliner.


Story time in his new chair...




Henry and Samuel enjoyed the great weather on Christmas day. They played with bubbles, balls and opened more gifts.


After a busy day and warm bath, Samuel took a load off...all he needs now is a remote:).



Friday we had my mom, step-dad, brother and his girlfriend over for dinner. We had a nice visit.

Samuel loved his new rocking horse from Mimi and Papa - as you can tell by his expression!


6 comments:

The Jones' said...

Love the recap! The pics speak a thousand words, you guys were busy! Glad you had some quality time with family!! Can't wait to see your post about Teecy & Dolly's visit!!

Dolly said...

Yah, can't wait to see your post about Teecy and Dolly's visit. Just kidding! Loved seeing your Christmas recap! You guys were busy. I love Samuel's little chair and his rocking horse. He was a happy little guy and must have been good this year with all his toys.
It was so good to see you for the day!!! Love you

the mathisons said...

Samuel is at such a fun age to introduce Christmas. Glad you enjoyed your time with family... Samuel is surrounded by a lot of love. Just as he should be!

popv said...

I can't imagine how grandparents prior to the internet could feel they were part of their grandchilden's as they waited for mailed snapshots and letters v/v snailmail. We so look forward to viewing your blog Amy, thanks from MumMum and PupPup Vallecorse.

Amy said...

You're welcome Puppup - glad you enjoy the posts:).

Donna said...

Wow! Y'all have been busy. I have to admit that I"m a little glad December and CHristmas are done. I'm exhausted!

I love the chair Samuel got and I love the picture of him in it in his towel! I'm glad y'all had a good time.