Merry Christmas!

This was our first Christmas "just the two of us" (or 5 if you count Rufus, Scout & Baby D).

Festive Scout

Jingle Bell Rufus

We decided not to go home to California because we'd pretty much lose at least 2 full days to traveling since we are on the opposite coast. It was really weird not going home for the holidays, but it just would've been too much! It was so awesome to be able to decorate, and put up a real tree and just relax. We literally stayed in our PJs all day on Christmas Day. And we were able to think about what we traditions we want to start/continue with our growing family!

On Christmas Eve, we got all gussied up and went to our church's candlelight service:

All dressed up

Then, we came back home and made a scrumptious Christmas Eve dinner while watching Christmas movies:

Nick cooking our Cornish game hens, asparagus and roasted potatoes

We also had some stuffing, crescent rolls, wine for Nick & sparkling cider for me. Mmm, it was so good! I was definitely impressed with our joint cooking ability. On Christmas morning, we slept in a bit, and then opened our stockings:

Our homemade stockings full of stuff!

Then we ate a big breakfast and opened this pile of presents for about an hour:

Our families were so incredibly generous, I was overwhelmed the entire time we were opening presents

I don't think this present was under the tree


A little excited about his new shirt

Baby D had 5 or 6 presents, which is absolutely crazy considering it is still in the womb! Although it definitely made it's presence known and kicked so hard on Christmas Day we were able to see it from the outside for about 5 minutes straight! I can't believe how spoiled this kid is already though:

Presents & onesies galore! And yes, that green toy is a TANK! Thanks Aunt HH & Uncle B!

All snuggled up with it's new stuffed animal & blankie

"Playing" with it's new rattle...it might need a few more months to practice

We also got some gorgeous SNOW that night! The last time I probably had a white Christmas was 20 years ago or so when I lived in Oregon.

So cold, but so excited!


SNOW!!!

Our cars covered in snow

Snowy house

None of it stuck, unfortunately, but it was still gorgeous while it lasted! Hope you all had a Merry Christmas!And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger."

Luke 2:10-12