Saying Goodbye Is Never Easy...

Max had such a great time with Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Bill for Christmas. We were all sad to see them go. In true grandparent fashion, they spoiled him absolutely rotten and he now thinks his parents are two of the most boring people on earth. On Sunday before leaving, they were sure to get a last swing and lots of play time in...

Christmas Day at Grandma Betty and Grandpa Len's

Christmas Morning

On Christmas morning, we woke up at the very nice 7:30, put the breakfast casserole in and got Dad and Grandpa Bill up to open presents at 8:30. Max didn't last long (nap times apparently will not wait for even Santa!), but he had a great time playing with his many prizes.

Surveying the bounty in Max's new Christmas pjs (thanks, Aunt Elizabeth L.!!)

Fun Alphabet Blocks given by Aunt Cara on Christmas Eve.

The now old-standby, Elmo

Bottles, too, trump presents.

Nap time cannot wait...

The annual S___ picture in all the wrapping paper.

Merry Christmas to all!

Aunt Elizabeth's Visit--2009 Christmas Presents, Round 1

Aunt Elizabeth L. brought over Max's first Christmas present to open on Christmas Eve Eve. Granted he was more interested in walking around the chaise lounge than actually opening the present, but with a little coaxing he became enamored with his very own Elmo puppet!

Thank you, Aunt Elizabeth!!

Christmas Card Outtakes

This was the photo for the Christmas card this year, but there were others that were close and not so close finalists...

Cute Tanner!!

Tanner is just getting cuter and cuter by the day (if that is even possible)--check out those big baby blues!!

Da Bears

It has not been an easy season to root for the Bears, but there are no fair weather fans in this house....

...TOUCHDOWN!!!! Hopefully, we will see LOTS more of these next season!!

11 Weeks and 1 Year Old!