christmas. part 1.

this was the first year that we have spent christmas in waco.  

it was really special to have the family come and see us, and it was also really great not to have to travel anywhere.  

christmas morning was wonderful.  

everybody slept in, brenner was on his usual breakfast duty and whipped up delicious eggs and sausage, and we started opening presents about 10:30.  

actually, cole started a little early as he discovered a loosely wrapped present of play doh and play doh accessories from aunt jenna and uncle adam. 

uncle chris played with him for quite a while until everyone else was ready.

brenner read from the book of luke about jesus' birth to celebrate the real reason for this special season.

we decided to start some christmas traditions of our own this year.  

on christmas eve, we gave cole a new pair of pajamas and a book to be opened. 

then, from brenner and i, cole got one thing he wanted, one thing he needed and a surprise.  we also got him an ornament, which is a tradition that i grew up with and love having an ornament from each year of my life hanging on our tree.  

the rest of the family pummeled him with presents.  here are just a few pictures of some of his presents. 

Cars punching bag from chris.

 sticker books from nana and poppy.

 tractor/combine from jenna and adam.

 rockin elmo from chris and cousin tim.

 Cars ball pit from jenna and adam.

lots of play time ensued.