Christmas Pics and Baby Update

Our Christmas festivities began Christmas Eve when Grandma (Jason's mom) came over for Christmas Eve mass. David fell asleep in the car and then slept in Jason's arms and then my arms the whole time which was a blessing since he didn't get a nap that day. Once we were home, Jason started a fire in the fireplace and we all watched Polar Express. That is easily becoming a family tradition. Christmas morning we woke up in our own house which is the first time that has happened since we've been married! That in itself was an awesome gift. David seriously could have been happy to stop after opening his stocking. He got 4 new wooden Thomas trains and he refused to even acknowledge there were other gifts to be opened for the longest time.

Here he is playing with Emily and Toby.
Charlie had a bone wrapped up for him under the tree. He was able to sniff out which one was his present and even opened it by himself! Another tradition in the making. After a short time here we loaded up and headed to my parents house.
Nephew Ben as a black power ranger-our gift to him. This kid loves any kind of super hero costume.
David in his new Bob the Builder tool belt and hat.
Pop helping David ride his new tricycle. Surprisingly he needed no instruction at all!

My poor mom with her booted fractured foot.

Despite having to wait to see doctor after doctor, specialist after specialist during holiday schedules/hours she remains in good spirits.
Nephew Will who is wearing David's Christmas outfit from last year. I really enjoyed seeing that since we've been able to use so many of Ben's old clothes.

All in all it was a great Christmas. David made me so proud by one thing in particular on Christmas day. My mom had the grand kids sing Happy Birthday to Jesus, but first one of the kids (which ever one was willing) had to take baby Jesus out of hiding and put him in the manger scene crib. David was up for the task and didn't have to be asked twice if he wanted to do it. For normally such a shy kid to take the lead with no problem

was really nice for me to see especially for such an important job.

*****Baby Update*****

In less than one month we will hopefully learn the sex of baby #2. I'll share with you the names we've picked out. If its a girl we will use the name we had ready last time which is Anna Catherine. If its a boy we've decided to go with Wesley James. If you ask David what is is mommy's tummy he says "baby sister". We shall see if he is right...I for one have no preference either way. If its a boy we already have lots of boy stuff. If its a girl then we will get to know what its like having a daughter. Either way its win-win. Even though we didn't think about it at all when choosing the names, I won't have to change the name of the blog-Royal Family it remains!