Merry Christmas!

Well, the holiday season is almost over! I have to say I am somewhat relieved. We did have a very good Christmas, although quite strange from what it has been in the past. We did not have any family come for Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. It was the 2nd Christmas in our 7 years married where we woke up and had Christmas as just our small family. In some ways it was nice having that close family time, but Christmas Eve was difficult, as it made me realize how much Alex is missing by not having any siblings to share this magical time with. I thought back to the wonderful Christmas Eve's I had as a child and the excitement that was created by having siblings around. I hope by next Christmas, that will change and we'll have another addition to our family.
Anyway, Ryan had to work on Christmas day, so we got up extra early to make sure Ryan was able to get as much time as possible before heading off to work. After Ryan got off work at 4:00, we drove to his parents house and had Christmas with his family. Ryans siblings were all there with their kids, so Alex got to play with his cousins.
Alex was happy with all the presents he got. His favorite presents all had to do with the Wii. I got a sewing machine (which I have to figure out how to use now :), clothes, etc., and Ryan got a game for the Wii (Guitar Hero 3), some clothes and a few other things.
We hope that everyone has had a wonderful holiday season. We are looking forward to an exciting new year. I will try to post a little more often. But Merry Christmas and have a wonderful New Year!!!

Alex looking through his stocking. He was very excited about the bath
foam Santa brought.

Alex with his new Sponge Bob umbrella. He carried it around
all Christmas day.

Ryan, after opening his new tool sets.

I'd have to say this was probably Alex's favorite present. He got
Mario and Sonic Olympic games for the Wii. I got the BIGGEST hug
from him after he opened it.

Ahhh, the Christmas tornado hit our house. Sadly, this picture
was taken after I had cleaned up a little. Obviously there was still
plenty more to do.

Alex got a hold of the camera and had to take some pictures, so I thought
I'd add this embarrassing up close picture of me.