We had a lovely Christmas and enjoyed getting to see as much family as we could during the holiday. We spent Christmas Eve and Day with Tyler’s side of the family in DFW and then we spent Boxing Day with Sarah’s side of the family here in town. What a blast! So many cousins and aunts and uncles for Hank to play with! Hank also experienced his first white Christmas. It snowed while we were up in DFW. Hank didn’t seem to know what to make of it. He seemed to enjoy himself until the wind blew snow in his face, then that was the end of his wanting to be out in it. We went caroling at Granny’s and played a massive game of tag at Grandpa and Grandma’s with most of the cousins present there. All in all, a wonderful time was had by everyone and we all received some lovely gifts which we’ll be enjoying for a long time to come. Here are some photos from the various celebrations in no particular order:
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- Ainsley and her Mommy play outdoors
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- Hank says hello to Indie (Aunt Traci’s dog)
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- Hank and Ainsley
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- Hank prepares the “baby’s” breakfast
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- Ainsley wants to take some photos
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- Hank looks like he’s channeling Mommy’s drummer, Nick
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- he actually has pretty good rhythm
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- watching the turtle (Hank can say “turtle” now)
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- “Hank, hang on!”
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- we’ve determined that chocolate chip are officially Hank’s favorite cookie
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- James shows Grandma’s turtle to Hank
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- Hank, Micah and Ainsley play together
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- Ainsley plays with her new doll
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- at church on Christmas Eve
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- walking with Sherry
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- Hank loves books!
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- our blue-eyes little man
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- reading fun
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- Hank isn’t sure he wants a kiss from Ainsley
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- cousins play at GG and Grandad’s
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- he really liked the music box
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- the next chairman of the board?
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- Micah
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- Hank chooses a cookie at Grandma’s house
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- big laughs for Grandad
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- a big hug for GG
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- Hank plays in the snow
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- Ainsley wants to come home with us
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- Hank and Ainsley play with a box
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- the Christmas tree at GG and Grandad’s house
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- Hank’s first white Christmas
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- Merry Christmas!
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- Ainsley
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- Grandad shares a story with Hank and Ainsley
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- Hank takes a nap with Cody
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- “Hang on Hank!”
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- Ainsley check out Hank’s new bike
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- he watched the fire for a long time
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- Grandad, that’s a bright hat!
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- Ainsley reads to Hank
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- fun with a scarf
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- Ainsley reads with her Daddy
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- he was so excited with this ant shaker/bell toy
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- checking out ornaments, freshly plucked from the Christmas tree
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- GG’s backyard
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- with Ainsley
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- playing peek-a-boo with a scarf
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- Hank and GG watch the snow fall outside
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- with Dad after Granny’s party
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- Ainsley gives us a concert
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- a family photo
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- Ainsley and Hank have fun at Granny’s party
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- Hank and Ainsley watch the snow falling
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- Hank enjoys one of Ainsley’s new toys
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- Hank (and Sherry) explores yet another Christmas tree
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- so sweet, just like when he was a wee baby
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- presents at Grandma and Grandpa’s house
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- opening gifts at Grandma and Grandpa’s
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- playing the drum
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- checking out the Christmas tree
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- our car was so full at the end of our trip
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- Hank checks out his stocking
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- ah, the tissue paper, Hank’s favorite
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- Hank is ready to rock
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- a kiss for Hank
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- enjoying a cookie at Granny’s party
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- Hank loved taking the ornaments off the tree
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- Hank and his cousins at Grandma and Grandpa’s
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- Ainsley and Hank play together
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- opening gifts at GG and Grandad’s
