Christmas Afternoon

After Christmas morning we went back to our house for Patrick's nap. Once he woke up Kenny's parents came over for Christmas dinner. I cooked an absolutely yummy meal if I do say so myself. This was by far one of the best Christmases I've ever had!

Launching out of Grampy's arms

Patrick and Grammy J

Now I get it!

Christmas Morning 2009

Christmas morning arrived and Patrick was not thrilled. He totally refused to open any presents, although he liked playing with his new toys. After Christmas morning at our house, we went to my Mom's for breakfast and presents there. Once again Patrick refused to open any presents. He did like looking at every one's loot, and it was great we were all able to be there together.

What is the meaning of this?!


I love my new trampoline


Opening Presents

Rip it open


Auntie K and Wesley



Big Dan and Little Dan

Christmas Eve 2009

This Christmas Eve was a great one! We had our annual Christmas Eve party this year at my Aunt Jan and Uncle Dave's. Patrick had such a great time running laps around the house with his cousin Kerrin. Because it was a special occasion Patrick was alowed to have whatever he wanted for dinner, which turned out to be Cheetos.

Me and my Mom

Little Kenny

Patrick's yummy dinner

Family Photo

Blizzard 2009

The blizzard of 2009.... What can we say about it? When I left work on Friday they were predicting about 4-6 inches, and by last night they were calling for 15-20 inches. That's quite a difference. I think we've ended up with about 15 or 16 inches.
Last winter Patrick wasn't walking too well yet, so he didn't get to spend much time in the snow. This year, however, he was ready! After a battle getting into his snow suit, we headed out. He was very unsure at first. ( I had to carry him everywhere.) Once I got him settled into his sled he was okay. Once we had been out for a little while, he tried walking in the snow (see video below). By the end of our time outside he was having a great time, and screamed until he turned bright red when I brought him in. He even kept his hood and mittens on, (for those of you who know my son, also know that was a first!)

Early this morning Are you sure you know what you are doing? Now I have the hang of it Corgi's love snow too Warming up in the sock bucket after playing
What do we call snow?
First steps in the snow.

Trimming the Tree Part 2

After work tonight I stopped by my parent's house to help them trim their tree. I thought Patrick might be a bit more calm since this is his second tree trimming in two days. Hahahahaha! Boy was he a nut. Check out our fun times below.

Katie's ornaments waiting for her
I am helping
Ba Humbug Me
And... we are so done!
How Patrick Relaxes After Trimming the Tree

Trimming the Tree

Today was the day to trim our tree. It snowed a tiny bit last night, and it was very cold. Perfect December weather. Earlier this fall we tagged our tree at the Pleasant St. Christmas Farm, and we went today to pick it up. We thought Patrick would have a blast riding in the tractor drawn wagon after we re found our tree. We were wrong. He hated it! He kept bouncing between me and Kenny as if he was trying to decide who could keep him safe from all of the cut down trees in the wagon. It also got really cold and the poor little guy kept tearing up.

Later this afternoon, Kenny's parents came by to help decorate the tree. We had dinner and then Patrick "helped" all of us decorate. See Patrick's version of helping in the very short video; The Great Ornament Chase 2009.

I'm not so sure about this

I do not think riding next to a tree is safe

Merry Christmas

Our tree

The Great Ornament Chase 2009

La Salette

This past Thursday me, my parents, Dan and Jamie went to La Salette in Attleboro. Boy did we make quite the Motley Crew. Patrick was disgusted by the live donkey and refused to go near it. He also insisted on seeing all of the lights at warp speed. Dad and Dan were making jokes that the Christmas bells looked like the Arby's logo. I of course found that hilarious, and my Mom had to scold them ( and me too. :) ). I'm surprised Jamie didn't run screaming. Patrick even got his first carousel ride. I was so impressed with how well he did. (He prefers pretend animals to real ones. At least they don't smell.) All in all, it was a great time! We did miss both Kenny and Kathryn though. Hopefully, we can do some more family stuff with them soon!

We are here. Now let's do La Salette at Patrick speed!

La Salette... Brought to you in part by Arbys?

Hanging with Uncle

Climbing the big stairs

1st Carousel ride