Christmas 2011

Friday, we drove to Roanoke for Christmas. Dana and Adam were excellent hosts!

Later that night, Anna and Ryan arrived from Texas. Here are a couple pics from their Christmas card......
Adorable Caden!


We brought lots of Chloe's things for Caden to try out. :-) He loved the car seat and toys......

And had tummy time on the pack n' play mat (note Glider's doggy-like greeting)



And spent time in the glider



Saturday, we went to a local winery for a tasting (except me, of course)


Then stopped to show Anna & Ryan the view from the Roanoke star


Mom & Dad arrived that night - so excited to see baby Caden!


Caden turned 5 months old on Christmas Eve!


Caden Claus and his presents!


Before church on Sunday.......


Monday, we took a family picture before Ryan headed back to Texas and Mark headed to Winston Salem.


Tuesday, the rest of us drove down to Winston Salem.


Caden is taking an interest in adult food :-)

But he got rice cereal instead :-)

One year ago, Anna gave us Xmas ornaments announcing her pregnancy (the angel above Caden's head says 'Merry Christmas, Aunt Gina!'). The first thing I bought was this outfit about hanging with his auntie......and now he's here and wearing it!

Reading the paper with grandpa......


Dana and I recorded a story book for Caden - I think he likes it!



Anna and Caden left Wednesday; Dana left Thursday. Mom and Dad stayed until Saturday - they helped us with laundry, cleaning, and freezing meals for after baby girl's arrival. Thanks for all the help - we feel more prepared now!


Love and miss you all! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  1. DanaJanuary 10, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    OMG, it is goodbye for JB?! So excited for y'all and your new wheels! Also, those frosting booties look good enough to eat :)

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