christmas

Wow, the month of December just flew by.  It seems like we put the Christmas up, traveled to visit family, and then came home and took it down.  Here is how Evan experienced Christmas this year:

• He had a sing-along party at school, but he didn't sing.  Just sat up front with the rest of the kids.  He later told us that he doesn't like it when people look at him when he sings. 
• He has caught on to the idea of presents.  He usually gets excited to open them, and he sure had many to open this Christmas.  Tony and I didn't get him many (sled, book, and magnetic town board) because we knew everyone else provides him with more than he needs. 
• He liked to look at tree, but really loved playing with baby Jesus from the nativity set.  A couple times baby Jesus took a nap with him or laid just outside his crib but within reach.  He also really enjoyed playing with Grandma Bray's village and Grandpa Steeno's train. 
• We traveled to Muskegon for a few days before Christmas, and then went to WI over  Christmas.  We got to see all our family during the week!
• He feel asleep at church Christmas morning.  Too many very early mornings during that week for him.
• There was not much snow this year, only about an inch on the ground for Christmas.  So the day after he was outside riding his red and yellow car on a beautiful sunny day.
• His favorite activity to play with his little cousins Trevor and Ethan was hide and seek. 

What a special time to spend together with family.  We're moving on the new year, and back to our routines.  School, work, school, and family fun...  with some chase and tickle games whenever we can fit them in!