Because we have 2 Christmases, and since I so love the season, I think it's worth saying twice. Our families out-did themselves making it a great first Christmas for JJ. I joked that I would be putting toys aside for JJ's birthday in April (though, now that I'm looking around, it may be the way to go!) We spent Christmas Eve and Day with Jim's family in Charlotte, and a few days later drove to VA to spend New Year's Eve and surrounding days with my family. We had such a great time with everyone! A few pictures to prove it...
At the mall with Aunt Ib to get JJ's picture with Santa!
At the Bobcats opening game against the Bucks! Jim and I have season tickets this year, which I'm super excited about!
Christmas Eve, and JJ is already enjoying the ribbon off his gifts. Momo is a very good gift wrapper, and provided lots of curly ribbon for our little man! One of the highlights, I think he would say!
Ib's impression of herself as a child, opening Petite Naté. This time it was Coach perfume and lotion.
Jim listening to his Noise Cancelling headphones. He says they're "for work". I think they'll cause problems in our marriage.
JJ in his new SmarTrike from MoMo and Grandaddy. He seemed to enjoy getting escorted around the house.
Despite looking like instant friends in this picture, JJ is a bit hesitant about this guy. I think he's pretty awesome, and I can tell that JJ is coming around. He sings and dances and says cute things like, "You're SOOOOOOOOO big!"
Playing with his drum.
This cube is pretty awesome, and so easy for JJ to work. And the songs are really enjoyable for us too. Overall, a great baby toy.
Next we visit Aunt Kate and Uncle Rob (and cousins Azmo and Beezle). JJ had a great time getting licked by Azmo, though at times he got overwhelmed. Beezle was not having anything to do with him, though, which seems to be the cat style when it comes to JJ.
Azmo finally calmed down after seeing Jim!
JJ and Kate!
And then to my parents' house, where JJ met his Auntie Melysa in person for the first time! He was pretty smitten!
Pharley really wasn't though. He doesn't like sharing his mommy.
JJ with Yoda. He doesn't really know what to make of him.
JJ may just remember that this guy is copying his style...
I think JJ's favorite toy by far is his Slinky. Thank you GG (and Target $1 Spot).
This might be our first family picture since our wedding in 2007. Haha!
The Slinky made it into the tub later that night!
GG and her little Santa man!
And here's PopPop too.
And now Mommy! I love how JJ is visibly less happy after picture #4,510!
I am leaving out so many details of our wonderful holiday, but trust me, it was awesome! Thanks so much to our families for making it great! Happy 2012 to all of you! I hope it brings many great things your way!
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