Christmas 2008

Once again we had a really great Christmas. Last year we didn't do much because Max was just a few weeks old. This year (and from here on out) was totally different.

On Christmas Eve we went to Lubor and Ariane's house and had a great celebration. The kids all had fun and it was exciting to see them open their gifts. Lot's of good food, including a nice surprise. Lubor recently visited his family in the Czech Republic and was able to bring back some of his mother's famous cookies. Mmmmm...they were delicious!

Christmas morning came early and Erik and I woke up first, jumping around the living room asking each other when we should wake the kid up. Soon after, Max woke up on his own and walked out with smiles. He had fun opening gifts and playing with his new things. He enjoys ripping the paper off of the packages, with a little assistance. He helped us open things too.

Then he took a break. A short break. Max is the type of kid that does NOT want to miss things. He paused for a moment before returning to his busy schedule. Not letting go of his new favorite trucks.

After Christmas morning at home, we went to Napa to celebrate with the Mills. Ryan, Melissa and Addy were up visiting from San Diego. Here are Max and Addy getting a box ride from Kirra.


After presents and games, including decorating plates that my cousin Jennifer sent up for the kids to design, we ate! And ate. And ate.

The day after Christmas we went back to Napa and enjoyed a great hike at Skyline Park. It was really cold, but it felt great. Here is the crew eating lunch.

And us after lunch looking at Lake Marie. Thanks Kelly for taking all the pictures!

We spent New Year's Eve at the Kapele's house, with the Kaai family too. We had fun playing the Wii, playing Bingo, eating and laughing. Thanks for having us over. we left just before midnight and made it home to watch the ball drop. Max is a little night owl and fell asleep shortly after...then we could finally go to bed. New Year's sure has changed for us!!!

Happy 2009!