Four (+) Christmases

With the newest addition to our family right before Christmas, it felt like Christmas was busier than ever.  Between the sleeping habits of a newborn and lots of family to meet, Christmas was quite the marathon and we wouldn't have changed it for the world.  In typical grandkid style, Henry certainly racked up.

The first Christmas celebration started off at Jojo and Toppy's house, where we also celebrated Uncle Tom's birthday. Henry meet his cousins, Elizabeth, Thomas and John William. Aunt Tina took photos of their special meeting.

 Sneak peak of the Powell family Christmas Card

Henry's first, but not last, stocking - Thanks Jojo & Toppy!

A few of Henry's Aunties. Thanks for coming Aunt Rita, Kels, and Carly!
special thanks for the yummy food and toys

Next, we went to DeeDee & Granddad's for Christmas Eve

 Henry's other stocking. I think we could stuff six of him inside it. Thanks DeeDee & Granddad

Then, Great Grandmother Powell's for Christmas Dinner

 With Great-Aunt Beth

With Great-Uncle Phil

 With Great-Grandmother Powell

 Henry is sporting the new outfit from Jojo and Toppy

Then, back to our home for Smith Family Gift Opening

Henry, of course, slept through the whole thing

Finally, we rounded off the marathon with a visit from Great Aunt Sandi and Great Uncle Chance all the way from Colorado. 

Henry and Great-Aunt Sandi. Somehow I missed the picture with Chance. Next time!

All in all, it was a wonderful Christmas season. Kyle and I are very blessed this year. Henry is the best gift that we have ever received (sorry Mom and Dad!). Henry slept through all the gift opening but we certainly enjoyed all the merriment. We look forward to future Christmases and cannot wait to see Henry ripping into gifts with the same gusto as his cousins this year.  A special thanks to all of our family who made Henry's first Christmas a success.  What a whirlwind! 

Its time to sleep. What a holiday!

LPS