Andy has always loved Christmas. We have a houseful of decorations, tons of lights outside and this year, even two live trees. I've started to warm up to it all but I still wondered, is all the effort worth it?
Then Bryce entered my life and Christmas (along with other holidays) have become magical. To see the delight and joy that Bryce experiences when he sees a Christmas tree, Santa, reindeer, x-mas lights or hears holiday music has been amazing! It's especially adorable when we ask Bryce what Santa says and he says, "Ho, ho, ho."
Granted, we started reading the Polar Express book and watching the movie in August. I was hoping that Bryce might warm up to the idea of Santa so that he would sit on his lap. Not happening this year! Bryce was intrigued but completely petrified of sitting on Santa's lap. Oh well. Bryce still fell in love with many aspects of Christmas due to Polar Express!
This year, we were also blessed to share Christmas with my best friend, Emily. Emily came in on Christmas Eve and stayed until Dec 27th. Somehow, we both had the same idea of a pajama Christmas, because both Emily and I surprised each other with the same gift--new pajamas for everyone! From Christmas Eve until late afternoon on Christmas day, we spent the entire holiday in our new pajamas. We ate, drank, opened gifts, played with toys and enjoyed Christmas through the eyes of a child.
Here is Bryce opening his first present on Christmas Eve (his new pajamas!)
Bryce watching Polar Express. It's Santa and the reindeer.
Luckily, Bryce feel asleep early on Christmas Eve night!
Luckily, Bryce feel asleep early on Christmas Eve night!
Andy and Emily spent three hours putting together a kitchen that had over 100 pieces.
One of the first things Bryce saw Christmas morning was a train set. He was so excited about the train that he didn't really care about any other presents!
One of the first things Bryce saw Christmas morning was a train set. He was so excited about the train that he didn't really care about any other presents!
Although, he eventually went to check out the other stuff by the tree.
Playing with his new train set on Christmas day.
Bryce loved playing with Emily!
Playing with his new train set on Christmas day.
Bryce loved playing with Emily!
Even Brody got to enjoy some gifts.
Here are some of the lights from Randolph. We really enjoyed the "airplane lighthouse" and Christmas tree lit up on base.
Here are some of the lights from Randolph. We really enjoyed the "airplane lighthouse" and Christmas tree lit up on base.
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Thank you very much for sharing these wonderful pictures with us. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. Bryce has grown so much and he seems to enjoy running and playing (like football) in a later clip. As i stated in an earlier comment, I do not open this link as often as I should but am always delighted when I do.
Uncle Bob
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