We had a great holiday in the Gibbs home. It was busy as usual and Ryder got TONS of new toys. My home looks like a toy store! Besides all the toys Ryder got lots of clothes, warm PJ's, books, flash cards, a camping chair, and too much stuff to list it all. I was a little bummed that he wasn't very excited about Christmas, he could have cared less about gifts and kept crawling away (he is still not walking). Maybe next year he will be more into it.
Ryder got me the cutest gift, of course Daddy helped to pick it out. They got me a swarovski charm bracelet and a charm called "growing boy" it's a little boy holding a heart. I LOVED it.
Ryder got Daddy a new hunting game for his Wii. I'm sure once Ryder gets a little bigger they will be video game buddies and Jason will be in heaven!
We spent Christmas morning at home opening our gifts. We headed over to my moms house and opened gifts there and had breakfast. Then off to Jason's parents for more gifts and lunch. Jason had to work Christmas afternoon so when he left Ryder and I went back to my moms to hang out with everyone.
My boys on Christmas morning
Ryder got this silly flashlight, it makes funny noises when you turn it on. I can imagine us camping and Ryder running around with this cute flashlight.
Here's cousin Jesse sitting in all the wrapping paper.
Ryder got this cute BIG dino for his room
a radio flyer rocket
Handy Manny ride on
radio flyer turtleI am not sure how my house will ever look normal, there are toys in every corner. I guess that's life with a toddler!
The day after Christmas we got up early and headed to Hallmark. I have been collecting the ornaments for 4 years now, I always go the day after Christmas when they go on SALE!
Our New Years was pretty uneventful. Of course, Jason had to work. Ryder and I just stayed home and went to bed on our usual schedule. I didn't want to be out driving on the roads and didn't want to keep him up all night. We had to get up early the next day for Stroller Strides class anyways. Jason called and left a countdown to midnight voicemail so that was nice. He said that he was about to pull someone over at 11:53 but decided not to so he could call us at midnight.
Here is a quick pic taken today. This was at playgroup, the theme for the day was bubbles. Ryders shirt is so cute, it says BIG FLIRT in training.
My mom came over today and Ryder got a chocolate covered marshmallow snowman. He doesn't get too much candy so the really enjoyed it. Santa didn't even leave him candy in his stocking, he left him some YUMMY gerber cereal bars :)
I hear ya on the toys in every corner thing! I didn't think we would outgrow our house for awhile, but its official we have!:) We are planning on doing some remodeling/adding on or re-arranging of the pool table/dining room to accomdate a BIG playroom for Camdyn. Ryder got a ton of fun things too! He will LOVE them all! His big flirt shirt is too cute! And yes, I am breaking the rules for letting Santa bring Camdyn candy....but I figure with being a hygienist we already brush our teeth way more than anyone else, so it should be okay. Ha!:) We try and eat healthy otherwise, so I guess we will splurge every now and then! Hope you guys are enjoying the New Year so far, I know we are!
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ReplyDeleteLooked like a very fun Christmas for Ryder!!!!!
He will be so excited and into the gifts next year!!! I almost think so many gifts is overwhelming to them!!! I am so glad we had 3 Christmas's, that way she opened up a few each time!!!!! 4 counting her house and 5 counting the Connelly's!!!!!
Way to much for an 18 month old to grasp!!!!
She loved every toy and did not want to rip another one open!!!!
next year, less gifts and more college tuition money!!!!!
haha
love,
jamie