What a blessed Christmas we had this year! Not only was my husband home to celebrate with us (hooray!), but we were able to celebrate with visits to Grandma Elena's house, and Grandma Ethel's house. Christmas lasted a whole week this year, and what a memorable Christmas it was indeed.
We drove down to Springfield, stayed with Grandma Elena and drove to Eugene to have dinner with Grandma Ethel. I was also able to have coffee with a dear friend and colleague from the school where I used to teach, as well as pizza with the whole gang and our dear friends Matthew and Michelle Boltz and their daughter, Savannah (Nefty's best friend).
Traveling around with three small kiddos isn't an easy task,
and we weren't able to get to a few friends. But we truly hope all of our friends and loved ones had as special a time celebrating love and friendships - and the most important Gift of all as our family did.
We drove down to Springfield, stayed with Grandma Elena and drove to Eugene to have dinner with Grandma Ethel. I was also able to have coffee with a dear friend and colleague from the school where I used to teach, as well as pizza with the whole gang and our dear friends Matthew and Michelle Boltz and their daughter, Savannah (Nefty's best friend).
Traveling around with three small kiddos isn't an easy task,
and we weren't able to get to a few friends. But we truly hope all of our friends and loved ones had as special a time celebrating love and friendships - and the most important Gift of all as our family did.
Grandma Elena hits the jackpot every year.Both Neftali and Solomon received new Iron Man 2 toys -
and stylish Iron Man jammies too!
Liam opening a present from Grandma Elena -he knew exactly what to do!
Thomas the Tank Engine seems to be
a popular gift in our house each year. Liam
wasn't sure what to make of his coveted
(by his big brothers)
new toy...
Thomas the Tank Engine seems to bea popular gift in our house each year. Liam
wasn't sure what to make of his coveted
(by his big brothers)
new toy...
...until he realized it's great for helping him to stand and walk!Plus, it makes some pretty fun noises, pops out balls, and talks to him too!
Munching on a Christmas cookie?
Munching on a Christmas cookie?
A special Christmas visit with my Grandma,the boys' only living great grandparent on my side. We had
a nice dinner (compliments of Costco) and then a great visit.
Of course, Grandma sent us on our way with treats for the boys
(and mom and dad too!).
Look at our pretty set up! Five perfect stockings hung on the mantle,above a crackling fire. "Twas the night before Christmas..."
Christmas morning, with a few more presentsfrom Santa.
The Menendez Family, though you can barelysee Solomon, who is still waking up and wanting to
snuggle. (Mommy wants to snuggle too!)
Neftali and Solomon working as a team to unwrapa gift for both of them from Santa
A gift-unwrapping duel - looks like Solomon won this round!
The boys received a cool trio of Spiderman puzzles
and a checkers game. We love our Marvel comic
book heroes!!
An educational toy (hooray!). A computerized map
that teaches facts about each of the 50 states. Can you tell
I'm a teacher?
A gift-unwrapping duel - looks like Solomon won this round!
The boys received a cool trio of Spiderman puzzlesand a checkers game. We love our Marvel comic
book heroes!!
An educational toy (hooray!). A computerized mapthat teaches facts about each of the 50 states. Can you tell
I'm a teacher?
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Looks like you had a great Christmas!!
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