Getting to know Archie

Christmas 2012

 Thus begins the longest post of the year.  

 The day started at 7am.

Matthew sees what Santa brought him.

A close up of the reaction

Smiling for the photo op in his Christmas shirt because no matter what I could not find Christmas jammies in his size.

A little help from Daddy because he is still a smidge short to reach the pedals.

Happy with Santa's choice.

 Getting Alex situated. Notice the new stocking quilted by Nana.

 Another gift from Santa because "Santa isn't scared of dragons".

 Pillows to keep Alex from bonking his head should his balance take a mini vacation.

  A new rattle from his stocking.

 Opening the My Little Pony from Auntie Colleen

Her name is Rarity.

Its not Christmas without dinosausrs

 A dragon pen, who knew?!?!

 Playing with the very sensitive saxophone from Santa

 An over view of the festivities.

 A big gift from Auntie Colleen and family.

 Suitcase of his very own from Nana and Papa

 Hot Wheels Monster Truck Show Up Show Down.

 What was inside the big box from Auntie Colleen. 

 Alex in his Christmas jammies 

 and Christmas bib.

 MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was a busy day with last minute running around, cooking and naps.

Reading Chirp with Nana.

 Tired but happy.

 All set up, waiting for the morning.

Wiener Roast

Mom and Dad thought that we should take one evening and have a wiener roast for dinner.

Dad lighting the fire and Matthew watching from a  safe distance.

 Alex and Nana waiting patiently.

 Matthew watching from a safer distance.

 Getting started

Alex has been put to sleep so Nana gets in on the action.

Yumm!  Great idea Nana and Papa.

The Days Leading up to Christmas

 Having a snack with Papa

 Sharing secrets with Nana

 Telling those secrets to Papa 

 Helping Nana wrap presents

 watching My Little  Pony with Papa

 Decorating sugar cookies with Mummy

 Nana making pastry for lemon tart shells.

Having a chat with Papa

Nana and Papa Arrive

On the 18th of December, Nana and Papa arrived for their three week visit.

First order of duty, get Papa into the sheet tent.

First Day in High Chair

On December 17, I put Alex in the high chair for the first time.  He was definitely ready!