Christmas Morning

This was our first Christmas that was really like “Christmas”. Or close to it. Last year Gwynn was 5 months old and had no idea what was going on. This time Gwynn got to open gifts and play with toys. Next year should be even more fun.

“That… is mine?”

Mommy showing Gwynn all her swag. She was apprehensive at first, but quickly got into playing with all the new toys.

“Order up – two waffles, cheese grits, order o’ bacon and hashbrowns – covered and smothered!”

The health department would not appreciate this kitchen’s cleanliness.

“Eeeexcellent.”

Gwynn is awfully good at unwrapping presents.

Loving her new tent.

Mr. Excitement…

“Hey Luke, it’s a pulse. Maybe you could answer it.”

Daddy’s artsy fartsy photo.

Daddy showing Gwynn the importance of knowing where the pilot light is.

“Cheeeeeeese!”

Gwynn received some instruments from Santa and just loved them*.

*Not pictured: Cow bell.

We’re thinking of getting Gwynn triangle lessons if we can afford them.

More presents.

Mommy got a Cricut…she was very excited!

Gwynn is going to open her own pacifier themed restaurant this summer.

New toy for Luke.

Luke loves shiny toys.

Zoolight Safari

We went to Zoolight Safari at the Birmingham Zoo twice this year…once with Brandon, Abbie, and Emerson (when we forgot our camera!) and once with Grandma, Pop, Aunt Jennifer, Aunt Michelle, Uncle Jack, Grace, and Kate (where Pop had his camera thank goodness!).

Great picture by Pop.

The granddaughters that aren’t terrified of Santa.

Gwynn enjoyed running around a bit.

Luke was not impressed, as usual.

Only one of these two got the memo to smile.

Miss Gwynn did not miss the memo this time.

Daddy really didn’t want to be in the front for this picture.

Ring the bell if you had fun on the train.

Luke cannot contain his excitement.

Roll Tide!

Thank you Grammy for the Zoo Membership…we know we’ll get a lot of use out of it this year!!

Christmas Eve with Grammy

We went to Grammy’s house on Christmas Eve.

Gwynn has mastered cheesing for the camera.

Gwynn obviously gets her big smile from daddy.

Eyes on the camera, please.

Gwynn looking at her stocking.

Gwynn got cupcake themed Legos.

Luke working on opening up his presents.

Gwynn threw away her trash without being asked. Problem is, she’ll sometimes throw stuff away that isn’t trash.

Playing with the new toys.

Luke fighting off sleep.

Luke always loses that battle, but he can put up a good fight.

“Rock me to sleep next?”

One present…

Gwynn opened one of her presents a day early. She’s impatient that way, just like her mother.

Our little helper…

Gwynn really is a great big sister. She’ll offer Luke a pacifier and/or blanket if he’s upset and she’ll hand him a bottle at times too.

She looked to be doing a good job keeping the bottle in his mouth.

….or so we thought.