Charlie's First Christmas

It is hard to believe that Christmas has come and gone once again. We had a wonderful Christmas, despite the snow, and Jesse having to miss out on some Christmas parties.

I have to confess, I did not do the best job taking pictures, but I do have a few :)

Our first Christmas party was the Larson Christmas. As always, it was a blast. There was lots of food, fun, and laughs. Charlie had so much fun opening his first present. In fact, he did a lot of it himself. The video isn't the best, but Jesse was able to capture him opening it.




Charlie sporting his new Christmas sweater.


Olivia getting ready to open her very first Christmas present this year!!


Jesse received his most favorite Christmas present. It is a shirt with a picture of my sister-in-law. She had a shirt made with her picture on it that says "my favorite family member." It was pretty funny!

Jesse had to work most of Christmas Eve. We went to my mom's for brunch with my step-brother Matt and his family. The kids had lots of fun. Charlie played with Grace (Matt's girlfriend's grand-daughter). She is 2 months older that Charlie.



After my mom's, the kids and I went to Church with Jesse's parents. I love the Christmas Eve service. I must admit that I love singing Silent Night at the candle light service. We came home from church for yet another Christmas party. This time it was with the Babler's. We had lots of fun and we even had a special visitor come to our house. The kids were so excited. The kids loved seeing Santa.


Olivia and Jesse's face as Santa walked into the room.


Santa passing out presents for the kids.


(Charlie doesn't look so sure, but he didn't seem to mind)


Jesse opening his gift from Olivia.



Miss Ava in her pretty Christmas dress.

After a late night, we went to bed and woke up to more presents from Santa. I am not a very good mom...I did not take pictures of the kids opening their gifts. Olivia did get exactly what she asked for, a Barbie Mermaid, along with some clothes, goodies, and lots of Hello Kitty stuff. Charlie got some blocks, pajamas, and baby food.

We quickly got the kids ready and went to Christmas at my dad's. Olivia and Melanie loved opening their gifts together. Olivia is all set to be a cowgirl. She got a Cowgirl shirt, a Cowgirl watch, and her favorite...Cowgirl boots. She wears her boots EVERYWHERE!!! Charlie got a couple of toys that make NOISE. He loves anything and everything that makes noise :D And as you can see below, he also loves wrapping paper.















Once again we packed up and headed to another Christmas party. We went up north to Jesse's Aunt's Cafe in Clarissa for Christmas with the Whiteford's. It is so fun to see everyone up there too. It is amazing how much all of the families have grown since I started going there. The Cafe was full of little ones. I forgot my camera, but I assure you the kids had a very good time. Charlie got an awesome blanket from Grandma Joan and Olivia's eyes lit up like stars when she opened her horses from her. We were able to stay much later this year, which was so nice. We were actually able to visit with everyone and not rush out of there.

All and all Christmas was a success. We had such a great time seeing family and friends. We are so fortunate to have such great people in our lives and so many people to share such a wonderful day with.

We hope that all of you had a very Merry Christmas!!