Noah's first Christmas called for some fun family traditions.

Noah helped Mommy and Daddy decorate the Christmas tree, he was fascinated by the lights and loved to feel the branches. You can see in the picture Noah's first Christmas ornament, Mommy picked the ornament with jungle animals to match the theme from Noah's room. We read Noah the Christmas story and took him to see a live Nativity and the Christmas lights in Riverside. We tried to start teaching Noah that it is better to give than to receive by giving anonymous gifts to a family in need.

On Christmas Eve Noah enjoyed a lunchtime Christmas feast with his family; Grandma Penny, Grandpa Andy, Grandma Wendy, Uncle Chad, Aunt Meg, Uncle J, Mommy and Daddy. Noah tried the mashed potatoes and green beans but he still prefers baby food. After lunch Noah had lots of energy to play and we all got to see him pull himself up into a standing position for the first time! Later that evening, Noah went to church for the Christmas Eve service and watched Mommy portray Mary and tell everyone about her son Jesus. When we got home Noah put on his favorite Christmas PJ's and opened a few presents from Grandma Wendy. He really likes his basketball hoop with light up scoreboard.

On Christmas morning Noah opened his gifts from Mommy and Daddy. We also went over to Grandma and Grandpa's house for even more presents. Noah enjoyed tearing the wrapping paper and he really liked his gifts but we noticed that he was even more interested in one of Daddy's gifts. After all of the excitement of opening presents we found Noah crawling over to Daddy's pack of pumpkin beer from Grandma.

The next day we drove to Orlando to visit Grandma Wendy and her good friend Mickey Mouse. When we arrived at Grandma Wendy's house it was Christmas all over again! Noah really liked Grandma Wendy's Christmas tree decorated in all blue. His favorite were the lego blocks under the tree that spelled out his name. After his 4th round of opening gifts Noah was surrounded by toys, can you say spoiled? Uncle J gave him a great toy that has a steering wheel and a horn with lights and sounds that Noah can push when he learns to walk.

It was a wonderful Christmas!