I know it has been a while since my last update. We have been so busy the past few weeks with all of the holiday excitment, parties, and we have even decided to take on a repaint/switch around of rooms in our house. So I have been a bit preoccupied. But things have been great with all of us!
The Saturday before Christmas, Grandpa and Grandma Kanengeiser came over to our house for our own little family exchange. Jackson got his first taste of opening gifts and made sure to help us tear up tissue paper and chase bows around the room. He got so many cute clothes and this awesome wagon. I can't wait for the weather to be nice enough to use it. It will be so great with all of the walks we go on. It was a relaxing afternoon, and Jackson had so much fun crawling all over Grandma and Grandpa- and I am sure they loved every second of that too!
Jackson's first Christmas was just as special as we thought it would be. Christmas Eve we went to church with my mom, dad, Grandma, Bonnie, Neil and the girls. Afterwards we all headed to my parents house to celebrate. Sophie is a pro at walking now and Jackson scoots like crazy to keep up with her. We had to actually put up baracades to keep the kids where we could see them. Sophie loved looking at the Christmas presents and wanted to pull off all of the bows and tags. And well, if Sophie thought it was fun then Jackson thought he better get in on the action too! They are the Dynamic Duo! What one doesn't think of the other already is doing it. We had a very special dinner and opened all of our gifts. Santa even came to see us- we must have all been VERY good boys and girls this year! Jackson and Sophie were so much fun to watch- although they seemed to love the tissue paper, boxes and bows much better then the actual gifts (at least in the moment!) Anna also had a great Christmas, "the best Christmas ever" actually. She performed many of her special "Shows" and danced and sang us all of her Christmas songs. It was a great night!
On Christmas morning Jackson woke us up bright and early- I am sure it was due to Santa excitment ;) We all sat infront of our pretty Christmas tree and exchanged our gifts to eachother. Jackson again had a blast and loves all of his new toys. After we cleaned everything up he had so much fun discovering all the new things he can play with. Jackson got to take a great nap and then it was off to the Kanengeiser Family Christmas at Great Grandma K's. Jackson played with everyone, smiled at all the family and even let everyone hold him. Even though he hadn't seen this side of the family in a little while- Jackson wasn't the least bit afraid! He had FUN! Also, he showed off and even took some real steps in front of EVERYONE! How cool is that?!
After the Kanengeiser bash it was off to the Lepley Christmas for a lovely dinner and gifts. Both Granma Lois and GiGi were there to party with us too. The little man showed off lots and was doted with tons of attention- which he loved every second of! It was a wonderfully relaxing and fun way to end the Christmas celebrating.
This Christmas was definatly a special one and Jackson was such a good boy. By the time Christmas night came he was zonked out! So much fun and excitment, but he took it in stride and partied like a champ. Everyone was so generous to him!!! (to us too of course!) Thank you, thank you!
And for all of you family members out of town that we didn't get to see- we miss you guys!!!!!! I don't think we can say it enough- Come home already.
We love you!
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