Christmas

Christmas was a whirlwind: I worked Christmas Eve (though I did get to eat yummy dinner before at my mom's and stop by Stacy and Ben's really quickly), did a brief stocking-opening on Christmas morning after work, slept, opened presents in the afternoon, tried to clean up some, then went to the airport for our flight to Australia (more on Australia to come soon). I love the Christmas season, and the whole month was wonderful. Aaron's family came into town, and it was so nice to have them here. Here are some pics from the month and the day.

These are all from the Peterson (my mom's side) family Christmas party. My cousin Ryan organized all the younger grandkids and greatgrandkids to put on a nativity. My uncle read from Luke and the children acted it out. It was really cute and sweet.

Adorable picture of Daniel. I was in the picture too, but my eyes were closed and I was looking just way too beautiful for a public post, so I cropped myself.

Cute family picture taken at Peterson party.

Daniel with Santa (my cousin Russ). Daniel did really well, he just kind of looked at Santa and stared at his beard (I am sure he wanted to eat it).
Isn't this adorable??????

Aaron (con Daniel) with Santa.

Me with Santa.

Christmas morning opening stockings. Notice Daniel's fabulous stocking- my mother-in-law made it!!
This is mainly what he wanted to do with his presents.
Me with my stocking (Aaron was taking pictures).

We helped him open his gifts. He wasn't as excited about tearing the paper as I thought he would be, maybe his was too excited about eating it.

This is Christmas afternoon where we opened all the presents. Aaron looks like he is high, and though he is not the most photogenic crayon in the box, he was sick that morning. (He got the crappy 24h flu that seems to be going around- luckily it was gone for the 14h plane ride to Australia)

Christmas was good to us- especially Daniel. He was spoiled rotten (not from Aaron and I- he has very loving grandparents and aunts and uncles) and got all sorts of toys, clothes, books, hugs, kisses.... I love this picture because it looks like he is just nonchalantly waving his hand saying, "yes just put those over there with all the rest of my belongings."Daniel with the wonderful blanket Julie made him. She is all things crafty.Well, forgive me for a once again long long post. Christmas truly was fantastic. After we opened gifts, Aaron's parents dropped us off at the airport. I only had a few tears in my eyes when I left Daniel, and when I heard a crying baby on the airplane, I was glad he was not with us. I missed him a lot while we were in Australia and did cry when I held him when we got back. I am so blessed to have him and Aaron (without Aaron I would not be able to handle Daniel I think). 2009 has been a good year!