A very MERRY CHRISTMAS

We were happy to get to spend Christmas at home this year. While we missed seeing family and friends in Texas, we had a great time here at home. Willie's parents were here and we got to visit, cook, play and have fun watching Matthew embark on his daily missions. On Christmas Eve we stuffed ourselves with yummy mexican food for dinner which included Chicken Enchiladas, Tamales, Rice, Beans and of course chips. It tasted really authentic, of course our enchiladas were made with tortillas imported from Texas by Nana & Gramps. After dinner, we decided to get on with the gifts. Matthew was not sure what was happening but after the first couple of gifts, he got the idea. It is so neat to sit back and watch his little eyes light up as he saw each new toy. He opened a garden cart full of shovels, rakes and brooms first and set about shoveling the house...


Up next were some great wooden trains and then....the motherlode...his very own toolbox complete with a screwdriver, a hammer and wrenches. From this point on he utilized his screwdriver to open gifts and work on his subsequent gifts. He loves going out in the garage a "working" with Willie and was quite impressed with his tools.

Matthew got some cool new cars that he immediately decided needed to be worked on.

On Christmas morning he discovered that Santa brought him a tricycle...and a potato head family. While he is still learning how to pedal, he loves his trike and scoots it all over the house. We ate another delicious meal of Butternut Squash Chowder, Ham & Cheesecake. YUM YUM

Intently looking at the new stuff under the tree....

Climbing on for the first ride.

Mom says "WAIT, you need to wear your helmet"!

Like every child who has ever had a Mr. Potato Head.....
he just had to try Mr. Potato Head's glasses to see if they fit.

We had a wonderful Christmas and hope that you and yours did too!!