This post comes a bit late, as the new year has been pretty busy for the three of us in Arizona. Jack is growing so fast, crawling, standing on his own, adding teeth, and trying his hardest to communicate through screeches and smiles.
We were so blessed this holiday season to spend time with all of the grandparents and aunts and uncles from both sides of our family. Jack and I traveled to Michigan for the first week of Christmas break. Jack got to meet his aunt Bobbie Jo and his great aunt Corinne for the first time. He was able to spend some time with cousin Max, meet Santa twice, enjoy some time with the Duvals and their son, Wyatt, (they're only a week apart) and open a few of his first Christmas presents. We had a wonderful time.
On the 23rd we hopped aboard a plane to meet mom in Minneapolis for Christmas and New Years with the Shellums. It was a great visit filled with new family members eager to meet Jack. We exchanged presents, enjoyed some time to relax, and also had a great New Year's Eve where Jack was able to see his first snowfall.
We thank all those that welcomed us home and made it so easy to get there. Jack's first Christmas was exactly as it should be: filled with family and friends, Santa in his sleigh, and a little bit of snow.
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| reading with Great Aunt Corinne and cousin Max |
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| all smiles after a visit with Santa |
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| a quick nap...(all this traveling will tucker a guy out) |
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| Christmas Rambo! |
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| Grandpa Wayne knows he likes Oreos |
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| ...so is it rip then tear, or tear then rip? |
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| Ahhhhh, got it! |
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| Thomas the tank engine and cousin Ethan |
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| trouble |
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| bundled up for a walk outside |
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| Uncle Dan just knows how to get the giggles out |
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| Cheers to midnight and a 'Happy New Year!' |
