Christmas 2012: Part 2

1 year, 2 months, 28 days old

I'm way behind! But GREAT NEWS, guys! I'm writing to you from this.



You'll have to bear with me while I get acquainted with it and can transfer all my stuff from the PC. Luckily, I finished editing and uploading the remaining Christmas pictures to Flickr so I can still access them from here! (That doesn't mean I don't have like 150 more on deck to edit though!)

I last left you and we had already celebrated "Christmas morning" at our house on Saturday. We packed up and got on the road for Barrett's morning nap and made it to the Pulliams for the Hendren Family Christmas. B loves spending time with his cousins and is a big fan of the basement stairs so he had a fun time. He was so spoiled! We also organized it so we could get a big family picture. The last one was at our wedding almost 5 years ago so we were due. I've had little time to get to editing the pictures but I managed this one. That Payton sure knows how to be difficult.



The little man pushed through the afternoon and passed out in the car as soon as we headed to Grandma and Grandpa's. He took a good nap and then we headed to the Maschings for some dinner.

Sunday's lunch was spent at Great Grandma T's with the rest of the Tissiere fam. I brought my camera but never did get it out to get any pictures. Another spoiling for Barrett with some great clothes which Mama loves!

Christmas Eve arrived and it was probably our most laid back in 10 years since Joe and I have been together. It seems that we always have numerous parties but not this year. It was fantastic. We hung out at Grandma and Grandpa E's, took naps, and then after lunch went to the pool with Aunt Allyson and the Maschings. We will be taking many trips there this winter. He is a huge water baby and extremely content. It resulted in a 2 1/2 hour afternoon nap as well!











That night, we had dinner with Aunt Allyson, Uncle Eric, Aunt Rachel, Uncle Andy, Grandma and Grandpa and Great Grandpa Moose. We eat a big meal and then take our time opening gifts. It wasn't quite as peaceful for me as years past because I was constantly corralling B but I think next year will be extra fun.

Aunt Rachel couldn't wait so Bubs got to bust open his first gift before we sat down for food.








After dinner, we got to the gift opening portion of the night. B spent most of it doing this..

And whining...and wanting attention...and not actually opening any gifts.


The next morning, Joe and I got up extra early and had a little date to Christmas Mass. B slept in and stayed home with the grandparents. And then we were off to Grandma Rita's for more celebrating. We forced Uncle Nate and Uncle Travis to get out of bed early as we had a busy day. After breakfast, we dove into more gifts.




Uncle Travis had a fun time putting together Barrett's tent and tunnel. Also, did not plan to have matching boys but they are cute anyways! I'm cursing myself because I didn't get a family picture.




That afternoon, it was back to my parents to celebrate with my aunts, uncles and cousins and we continued it on to St. Mary's to see the rest of the Gsch family. Buddy was SOOO happy to be there. He spent most of his time running in here.


We packed up and headed straight home after dinner as Joe and I both had to work the next morning. That was a buzzkill but it was nice to get back into our routine. And I'm still trying to find a permanent place for all our new stuff!