Both boys liked the Christmas tree this year. Here are some pictures of the boys right after we set up the tree and decorated the house.
Evan LOVED Lights Under Louisville this year, as did Carl and I. Preston had fun too, but he just chewed his fingers and occasionally looked out the window.
Evan had a great time celebrating Christmas at preschool. One day he came home dressed as 'Evan the Red Nosed Reindeer!"
Evan was a wonderful shepherd in the Christmas play. (I could not go, because it was my day to work. Thankfully, just about everyone else could attend the play. Bonnie Mom took some good pictures for me!)
Evan and Caleb ate almost ALL of the donut holes!! (Not really, but they both had a lot!)
Aunt Heather brought the kids over for lunch and a present exchange, which was lots of fun. All of the kids had fun playing together, including Preston. It was a realy nice morning/afternoon. Here is a picture of Preston playing with his very first Christmas gift. Obviously, he loved it! I did try to take a picture of all five kids together, but after several attempts and no pictures where everyone was looking the same way, happy, etc. I gave up! We did have lots of fun though!
We had a great time celebrating with the Keeling family and the Koontz family, but sadly, I forgot my camera at each event. I have no pictures of the Keeling family gathering, but it was full of good food and fun with great people. Most everyone at the party was seeing Preston for the first time, so everyone wanted to talk to him or hold him. He is so easy-going and went to anyone that wanted to hold him and was in such a good mood! Evan had fun playing with all of the kids and opening presents. Carl and I thought the best part was getting to see Aunt Bettie lead the kids' band in Christmas carols! No one would have ever thought that kazoos and other Dollar store instruments could be so cute, but the kids pulled it off! What a hoot!
Here is a picture of Caroline and Preston from the Koontz family Christmas celebration. (I hope to get more once Bill posts them!) Preston and Caroline had fun playing together. It was the first time they could really interact and it was so cute to watch the two of them together. I bet they will be great friends someday and I also bet that Evan will lead them on some great adventures!
On Christmas Eve, Carl, Evan, Preston, and I went to church. There was a great children's service this year, which was short and PERFECT for small kids. Afterwards, we went to the cemetery to place flowers for my grandmother and grandfather, as well as in honor of all of Carl's grandparents and my mom's parents. Later, we met up with my parents and exchanged gifts and ate Chinese food. It was a laid-back and fun evening. Once the festivities were over, we went back home to wait for Santa!
Preston had a lot of fun celebrating his very first Christmas!
"PRESENTS!"
Evan liked all of his gifts, but he was especially excited about the Star Wars toys!
'Hello Granddaddy!"
Preston LOVED playing with the tissue paper!
The boys had a blast with Grammy and Granddaddy!
Santa came! It looks like the boys were VERY good this year!
Evan received MANY nice gifts this year. In addition to Star Wars toys, he also really liked his castle, his ball that he can climb in and roll around, his moon bounce ball, and his laser tag game. He was very appreciate of all of his gifts and he thanked everyone many times!
Evan opened all of his gifts first, because Preston was just interested in eating when he woke up. Here is what the room looked like after Evan finished opening his gifts! What a mess!
Preston enjoyed opening his presents and he was thankful to have Evan help him. Of course, like most babies, he really liked playing with the wrapping paper and ribbon as much as his new toys!
"Merry Christmas Parker!"
My Sweet Boys
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Both boys are adorable, but that Preston is getting so BIG! What a cutie!! Merry Christmas to you and your family :)
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