Christmas Day

Christmas morning was all about the H. We set out four vehicles on the coffee table and watched as he sucked in his breath with happiness. I wish I could capture a smile from him on film - a task that is proving to be near impossible. He LOVES buses, fire engines, ambulances, and tractors - and we were lucky enough to find these online.

Then he opened his magnetic letters for the fridge.....they were a perfect companion to the magnetic animals that Nanna and Grumpa sent (those were opened several days before Christmas due to one afternoon when I was losing it and needed a new toy for entertainment)

A book from Nanna and Grumpa........he loves it - it's all about animals....

An airplane from Daddy.......

and he was happy as could be!

After we opened gifts and got ready for the day - we attempted to go down to Kim and Tim's house to spend Christmas day. We got about 15 minutes into the one hour drive and had to turn around. The freeways were covered in snow and it was almost a complete white-out. When we left it was clear at our house - how quickly things change.

Once we made it home (to clear skies) we all took a long nap - and attempted the drive once again once the storm had passed completely. The boys had a wonderful time together - playing with their new toys and in Harrison's case, going up and down the stairs a gazillion times (his newest triumph!).

Harrison strutting his stuff..... and cute cute Alex showing off......

Aunt Jenn flew in from Chicago and the boys monopolized all her time! Jackson wanted to make sure she LOVED his new Spiderman slippers!

Harrison is in heaven when we are there, so many new toys! Alex LOVES the Woody doll!

We didn't end up leaving until late into the night - and when we walked outside snow had begun to fall and the roads were beginning to be dusted with snow. As we continued to drive - it became a total white-out with snow swirling and blowing all over the place. Visibility was just a few feet - and I was terrified. Jordan put up with my backseat driving and two and a half hours later we were home safe. Have I mentioned before that I miss California?

Here is the aftermath of the storm the next morning - I think 15 inches fell in all. Lovely.

Jordan put on all his snow gear and began the hour long process of shoveling out our corner lot. Although snow is freezing and puts a damper on getting out of the house - I love how quiet it makes everything - I guess I should be thankful for a white Christmas!

Harrison spent the day climbing up and down the newest addition to our kitchen - my stepladder! He loves it just as much as I do! (it's tough being 5'1")