santa
Our Christmas began the morning of the 24th, at Grandma and Grandpa’s. (Fred’s parents.)
isaac and grandma's tree
uncle tom and grandpa
isaac and grandma
our christmas model
isaac and mummy (mama's still a "tad" tired with the puffy eyes)
isaac and daddy being silly
from his wish list
checking out his new *magic tree house* books
After presents and lunch and a nice visit, we headed home. With Isaac tucked into bed we finished wrapping his gifts and were in bed by midnight. Yes, it’s way later than we had hoped, but you know, it’s Christmas Eve. Things need to get done and we are the ones to do them. And so we did – with a smile on our faces.
jumping on the couch
simon playing around on christmas eve
nesting santas
"the stockings were filled" and made by mama....from our old pj's
Christmas morning came at about 7am but Isaac let us rest until 7:30. Sweet boy, he is. Then we were up, making tea and finding our spots around the tree.
christmas morning
opening his stocking
waiting for daddy (who was making the tea)
happy, happy boy
magic school bus ROCKS!
taking his new super hero cape for a spin around the house
it's "super i"
After some play time in the morning and a bit of lunch, we headed for a hike. This unseasonable weather made us realize we’d be crazy to sit at home when we could be enjoying the outdoors. We headed to Westminster Ponds and explored for almost an hour and a half. Apparently there is a coyote in the area…but lucky we didn’t run into him.
ready to save nature
you never know what kind of trouble might come up while hiking through the woods
amongst the pines
losing a bit of his "super"
And with that we headed home. 
We’ve had a beautiful couple of days and I’m reminded of how lucky I am to have such an incredible family, both my own, and extended.
Thank you to all of you who followed along on our 24 Days of Christmas. I know many of you remained silent, but I appreciate your presence all the same. I hope that you all had a magical holiday season and that it filled you with love , warmth and peace.
Merry Christmas.
Debbie
December has certainly been a wonderful month in your neck of the woods. Happy holidays! Happy new week. Tammy
what a GREAT day!!! happy holidays!
Sounds and looks like you had a wonderful Christmas. Love his magic cape and the homemade stockings made of your old pj’s. Sounds like it was a delightful month in your home. Merry Christmas, and happy new year!
It has been a magical and peaceful last couple of days for us too. I have, of course, always loved Christmas but my enjoyment of the season has only increased since having children. Not only is Super “i” adorable but the world is a little better for having him in it. Merry Christmas, Debbie.
Merry Christmas, Debbie…it’s been a blast sharing your ‘countdown.’ I love Isaac’s costume–adorable! Have a wonderful week of winding down…and a blessed New Year!
Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family…
Eleanor
Happy Holidays!! I loved following along on your month — thanks for sharing your joy with us.