Christmas

Our good friend gave Jack this Christmas Tree train. We set it up a couple days before Christmas. He loved watching it go round and round the tree. 

We picked up a fun tradition from some friends. We wrap the doorway that leads to the "Christmas room" for Christmas morning. And there are no presents under the tree until Christmas morning (or late Christmas Eve night after little boys are in bed). Then Jack was able to run through the wrapping paper Christmas morning to discover a magical room full of presents. (He was too nervous to run through it. He would speed toward it giggling, and then stop right before he hit it. He eventually stuck one finger through it, and then dragged a large rip down and stepped through it. Clever little guy). 

We. Were very spoiled this Christmas. Tony's friend drove out the week before Christmas from Utah and brought us many gifts from our family. Plus, we have great friends who spoil us. And then to top it all off, we had a visit from the real santa, who dropped off several large presents 2 days before Christmas. We are so overwhelmed with gratitude to all those who are so giving and thoughtful of our little family. 

I picked up this great Thomas the Train set off of craigslist for Jack and he was instantly obsessed. We also got him a thrift store bike. And my parents got him a map puzzle of the world since he is so obsessed with his states puzzle. He knows geography better than I do. 

And this was one of the presents that Santa gave Jack. (Thank you anonymous Santa! Jack loves it sooooo much). This Thomas the train is remote controlled and it even gives off steam and makes train noises. He also got this cool robot learning game. He takes it with him everywhere and it sings learning songs in robot tone. He is getting very good at matching because of it. 

Our neighbors joined in on the train fun. Still can't get over how similar these two boys look. 

Then we headed to dinner at Paula's. Norm and Deb got Jack this fun magnet doggie and bone game. Dinner was delicious, as it always is, and we enjoyed the visit.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!