Our Chrismukkah week this year was awesomely jam-packed. With Hanukkah falling only a few days before Christmas, we had to try our hardest to fit it ALL in...which means we've been pretty much non-stop for a week now.
Mason "lighting" his first menorah.
Our Chrismukkah set up - menorahs & tree (minus topper which we never did get!)
The first official holiday event was hosted by Tristan's mom, a fundraiser for a children's charity in town. If you were lucky enough to receive our holiday card, you'll recognize my new favorite family picture.
Mason loves his "Gace"
Ava, in the most ridiculous headband I've ever seen. And yet still looking adorable enough to eat right up!
Tristan's Aunt Maria, who never let go of Ava all night, and Todd's mom Jeanette.
Mason & "Aya" playing.
BG with her grandbabies. This was as close to "everyone looking" we got.
The week before Christmas we went up to Todd & Laura's for breakfast, where Opa served a traditional Austrian pancake breakfast...YUM.
For Hanukkah my parents mailed us a bunch of boxes with gifts (mostly for Mason), so we picked a night and Skyped while we opened them all. Here's Mason showing off his mad puzzle skills with one of his new gifts.
Got every one right on his first try! Smartypants :)
So many presents, and he wants to play with the box.
Christmas Eve morning daddy put together his awesome new fire engine from my brother Brandon
Helping daddy put on the stickers.
Brandon said he bought this b/c it squirts water...so he can torture his cousins. Ha!
With his cool new art desk from BG.
The Friday before Christmas, BG's boyfriend Charlie had us all over for drinks/apps, and also put Toy Story 3 on his 3-D TV for the kids. By the way how cute is Mason's dog with reindeer ears shirt??
From Charlie's we went to Todd's parents house for the remainder of the night for dinner, and White Elephant exchange, but I left my camera in the car.
On Christmas Eve it was back to BG's house where she hosts every year.
Unfortunately he got his hands on BG's cell phone and spent WAY too much time in this position. Every time we took it away, we'd find him with it again...apparently this particular grandma doesn't know how to say "no" very well!
Oh look, Aunt Maria's got Ava again...we need to get her a grandbaby :)
The men.
Presents, presents, presents!
Everyone's ready to tear into their presents, and Mason is so busy playing with his puzzles he doesn't even notice.
Mason! Yoo-hooo! There are presents for you, just look away from the puzzle!
Watching his new DVD with his buddy, Charlie.
On Christmas, we had a nice quite morning together as a family. After a yummy home-made breakfast and some presents, we hopped into the car and headed over to Lake Mirimar for a long run and picnic by the water.
Check out those adorable plaid Toms!
Before we ate I was doing some arms on a bench, and Mason decided to join me. So funny...minus Tristan's finger in the way!
Quiet time with my little man.
After nap time we got ready for the final event of the week, Christmas dinner at Laura's. I took a total of 2 pictures that night because I felt like I was taking the same pictures over & over all week, but of course had to at least show you Mason's hilarious/adorable outfit!
After dinner, we all played a few games that have become tradition, and then decided to do some impromptu Christmas carolling around the neighborhood. That was pretty funny, seeing people's faces!
To cap the evening, we decided to bust out some Wii Dance and boxing games. Got some cute videos!
Had to include this one b/c these men are so funny with their games. So competitive!
The last picture of the night, and my favorite...Cousin Carrie with miss Ava. Merry first Christmas, chubby cheeks!
PHEW! It was all so much fun...but I'm not going to lie I'm glad it's all over. Back to normal bedtimes and the gym we go...For 2 days at least. We head to Colorado on Thursday for more fun & shenanegans!
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