Snow Day

Before heading away to celebrate the new year, we went outside to enjoy the snow and the park!

(Snow Angels) 

(Snow Balls) 

Christmas Day

After we had opened our presents and enjoyed our Christmas morning breakfast we got ready and hopped back in the car headed to Downer's Grove to spend the day with the Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Colleen, Uncle Patrick, and Uncle Brian. 

(Charlie opening his new Jake movie and Toy Story)

(Spider man PJ's!) 

(Helping grandma open her gift) 

Horner Ho-Down

This year we celebrated Christmas Eve with the Horner's at Charlie's godmothers house. For the first time in decades there were more kids than adults and lots of presents to go around. Charlie had fun playing with his cousins and more presents always help!

(Enjoying the food and company)

(Playing with his cousin Ryan) 

(Captain Hooks ship. Life doesn't get much better) 

Horner Christmas

Before heading over to the Horner Ho-Down my parents came to our house to have lunch, spend some time with Charlie and let him his gifts. I think Captain Hook is a clear favorite this year!

(T Rex Puppet) 

(Captain Hooks Hook's)

(Future Captain Hook) 

(The fishing hook is a hit) 

Painting Christmas Cookies

We tried decorating cookies last year for Santa and Charlie ate most of the frosting before it ended up on the cookie. This year, Charlie understands that Santa is coming and is excited to leave him cookies. Although he is a year older, my son LOVES frosting so I found an alternative to frosting cookies -- we painted cookies. Charlie loved painting the cookies for Santa and is very excited to see if he likes them. 

(First we paint the cookies, then we bake them) 

(Concentrating) 

(The masterpiece is complete!)