Max's 1st Christmas

Christmas kind of crept up on me this year.  I guess that's because last year, I vividly remember waiting and waiting....and waiting for Christmas and for our little one to arrive.   After Christmas, we waited some more!  This year, we had such a busy December and with the warm weather in Hawaii, it was a little confusing as to what time of year it actually was.
After a wonderful week with David's parents in Seattle, we flew to visit my family in Wisconsin.  We knew when we landed in Milwaukee that we'd be in for a beautiful white Christmas!  I love making the drive from the end of our county road into the driveway.  I was telling Max that he will actually be able to sing, "Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house we go..." I'm sure we'll get lots of fun out of that one in the years to come!  Anyway, it's absolutely gorgeous every time.  It almost feels like you've entered a magical world when time seems to slow down and snow and ice cover the trees.  

Max enjoyed Christmas more than I expected he would.  I thought at this age, he might still be fairly indifferent, but he loved the tissue paper and tearing the wrapping paper, and putting bows on his cousin's head!  I know he loved the toys too!  Good thing we brought an extra suitcase for the trip to Raleigh.

Our little Christmas elf

Max with Nana, resting after all that work!


Max was really interested in all that white stuff.  We got about 16 inches of snow in just over 24 hours.  It wasn't heavy, but it just kept coming!  Unfortunately, Max didn't get the chance to play in it, due to the cold.  With the snow and low temperatures, we stayed indoors most of the time, but he found lots to do and plenty of entertainment with his cousin, uncles and auntie.  

Packer game half time show

Such a blessing to be able to spend time with friends and family the entire month of December!  It was truly the best gift, sharing time with everyone.   It makes me a little sad that we don't live a short car ride away so we can visit more often.   I think I miss my family more now than I ever have, but it certainly makes our visits that much sweeter.   Love you all!