Holiday Recap Part 4: New Year's Day and PJ Day 2010

Last issue of the holiday recap. On New Year's day, we took some portraits of me and Nate (about 12.5 weeks in these pictures). Mom jumped in for a picture too. Then, we declared that the day was also Pajama Day 2010. This was the fourth annual pajama day we've had. It's a day to just sit in your pj's and chill. This year, we watched lots of football. Michigan didn't make it to a bowl game so we cheered on Penn State. Nate is a good little PSU fan. Then, few days later, he put on his mean green and cheered for the Eagles.

Holiday Recap Part 3: The Day After

Greatgrandmom and Greatgrandpop stayed overnight on Christmas. So, the day after Christmas, we got to spend some quality time with them. Nate had a really great time hanging out with Greatgrandmom. Just look at all the smiles he had for her. After our house guests left, Nate and I spent some time under the tree. I mostly just wanted to sleep but Nate liked watching the lights and ornaments.

Holiday Recap Part 2: Christmas Day

Nate's first Christmas!!! And, a new tradition. After hosting the big family Christmas dinner for like 35 years, Grandmom handed over the reigns this year and the big dinner was at our house. We were very sad to close one chapter but everyone was excited and happy to open a new one. So, on Christmas day, the relatives came to our house!! What a great day it was. We started with gift opening in the morning with Grandmom, Grandpop, Uncle Alex and Aunt Cheryl. As the day went on, more relatives arrived and we enjoyed a wonderful day and celebrated the birth of Jesus.

The "before" shot.

Opening all those gifts made me sleepy.

The "after" shot where everyone holds up their favorite gift.

Nate finally got to meet his Greatgrandmom and Greatgrandpop! He was so happy.

Nate hanging out with his Greatgrandpop.

This was my favorite gift. A toy reigndeer. The best part...each of the four legs has a squeeker! Four squeekers in one toy!!!

Holiday Recap Part 1: Christmas Eve

Following a long standing family tradition, we helped Grandmom and Grandpop decorate their tree on Christmas eve. Then, we went to church and after that, we had a really nice dinner. Uncle Alex, Aunt Cheryl, Uncle John and Aunt Debbie were there too. We had a really nice evening together. Nate and I were a little disappointed that we didn't get to eat any of Grandmom's awesome Christmas cookies, though. Maybe next year???