Christmas Part 1

My mom and Andrew came out for Christmas in Colorado this year! This is only the 2nd time ever we have not travelled at Christmas-- the first was when I was 8 months pregnant with Logan. It sure is nice to have everyone come to us, although I did miss Christmas Eve at Aunt Susie's.  We tried to re-create it by making the Italian dinner (which was pretty successful after a few calls to Susie for eggplant instructions).  The Singers and Burmans joined us, carrying on the tradition of having Christmas Eve with friends. 

Grandma Z arrives!  Grandma and Logan (lured in by blueberries)

Uncle Andrew and Logan on the slide. The twisty slide was maybe not the best choice for a tall guy recovering from back surgery, but Logan sure loved it.

Logan and his friend Andrew at the Christmas parade in Golden.  A glimpse into what its like to have two.  Except Andrew is the most mellow easy kid you'll ever meet, so its probably actually harder than this.

Watching the Christmas parade.  There was lots of candy and lots of animals in the parade to keep the boys entertained.

Logan & Auntie Kenny on Christmas Eve

The Zimmerman kids

Mom, Logan, & Kenny

Kenny, Logan, Andrew

Mark, Logan, Ginny.  And the easter bucket.  Wrong holiday, Logan.

Stockings hung by the chimney with care

Reading books on Christmas Eve with Mark & Ayla.  I didn't manage to get a picture of Katrien and Xander or Kari & Bill.  They were there too!

Not to be left out... Logan and me.

Family pic

Grandpa Z reading the Night Before Christmas from the self-record book.  Logan was excited to hear Grandpa Z but not so sure why we would let this Santa guy sneak into our house in the middle of the night.

Christmas morning!  Logan only got through two presents, the train table and the treasured Dora car.  He was totally satisfied so we just put the rest away for birthday/ baby present/ next Christmas. 

Looking cool in new stocking stuffer sunglasses

Logan discovers his new train table.  Took Santa & his helper 2 hours to put this together.

Pretty pleased with the whole thing

Logan was also very into the candy in his stocking.  He ate several chocolate Santas and 2 candy canes and then later we realized why you don't give kids a bunch of candy at 7am.

We spent Christmas day skating at the lake and playing with our new toys before heading to Kenny's for dinner. 

Christmas dinner at Kenny's

Logan instructing Ginny on how to download apps on the new iPad.  He must have downloaded about 20.  They were mostly free, but I just got a receipt for one he *purchased*.  Fortunately it was only 99 cents.  This time.

Playing patty cake under the dinner table with Grandma

Janie came up from Colorado Springs to visit the day after Christmas, and gave Logan a roller suitcase which he loves.  He promptly filled it with his trains, and even tried to sneak Kenny's iPad in there when it was time to go home.

Thanks for making the trip out, Mom & Andrew!  We had a great Christmas.