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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- Hank loved taking the ornaments off the tree
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- Hank checks out his stocking
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- he actually has pretty good rhythm
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- Hank loves books!
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- “Hang on Hank!”
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- enjoying a cookie at Granny’s party
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- our car was so full at the end of our trip
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- opening gifts at Grandma and Grandpa’s
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- James shows Grandma’s turtle to Hank
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- Micah
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- Hank and Ainsley watch the snow falling
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- walking with Sherry
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- presents at Grandma and Grandpa’s house
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- Hank plays in the snow
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- Hank looks like he’s channeling Mommy’s drummer, Nick
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- a kiss for Hank
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- Ainsley wants to come home with us
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- playing peek-a-boo with a scarf
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- fun with a scarf
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- Hank and his cousins at Grandma and Grandpa’s
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- Ainsley check out Hank’s new bike
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- Hank and Ainsley
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- with Ainsley
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- the next chairman of the board?
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- he was so excited with this ant shaker/bell toy
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- Hank enjoys one of Ainsley’s new toys
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- our blue-eyes little man
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- Hank is ready to rock
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- Hank’s first white Christmas
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- so sweet, just like when he was a wee baby
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- Ainsley gives us a concert
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- he really liked the music box
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- reading fun
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- Ainsley and her Mommy play outdoors
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- Grandad shares a story with Hank and Ainsley
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- Ainsley and Hank play together
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- checking out ornaments, freshly plucked from the Christmas tree
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- opening gifts at GG and Grandad’s
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- GG’s backyard
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- Hank prepares the “baby’s” breakfast
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- we’ve determined that chocolate chip are officially Hank’s favorite cookie
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- watching the turtle (Hank can say “turtle” now)
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- Hank isn’t sure he wants a kiss from Ainsley
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- Ainsley plays with her new doll
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- the Christmas tree at GG and Grandad’s house
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- Hank and GG watch the snow fall outside
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- Ainsley reads to Hank
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- a big hug for GG
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- Ainsley wants to take some photos
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- Hank takes a nap with Cody
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- big laughs for Grandad
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- he watched the fire for a long time
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- a family photo
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- Hank says hello to Indie (Aunt Traci’s dog)
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- Hank, Micah and Ainsley play together
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- Ainsley
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- Hank (and Sherry) explores yet another Christmas tree
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- with Dad after Granny’s party
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- Hank chooses a cookie at Grandma’s house
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- ah, the tissue paper, Hank’s favorite
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- Hank and Ainsley play with a box
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- “Hank, hang on!”
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- Merry Christmas!
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- Ainsley and Hank have fun at Granny’s party
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- cousins play at GG and Grandad’s
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- Ainsley reads with her Daddy
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- Grandad, that’s a bright hat!
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- playing the drum
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- checking out the Christmas tree
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- at church on Christmas Eve
