December 25th

 
 
 
Christmas day was magical. Munchkin enjoyed opening his presents and playing with his new toys, but better than any new toy was the love that was shared amongst family.
Merry Christmas, Munchkin! 

December 24th

 
 
 
New Christmas jammies were given to Munchkin by Grandma and Grandpa on Christmas eve. He slept as snug as a bug. 

December 23rd

 
 
 
The kids had fun playing with balloons and other toys in Munchkin's play room. 

December 23rd

 
 
 
Santa was a hit at the Christmas party. Upon his surprise entrance with bells jingling and Santa's jolly "Ho, ho, ho", faces of young and old lit up. Everyone wanted to make sure that Santa knew just what they wanted for Christmas. 

Proof

 
I always knew that Emily lived a secret life of partying and drinking. 

Snowman

 
"Who is this strange looking man standing behind us"? said Munchkin to Markie 

Congratulations, Kristen!

 
 
 
My niece, Kristen, has just accomplished her degree in psychology. Although she is going on to earn her PhD, we felt the need to celebrate her accomplishments thus far.
Crissie and I invited everyone we could think of. Friends and family came to celebrate this major mile-stone. There were friends of Kristen's whom we had never met, they turned out to be nice people. Nick and Paige came too, which was awesome. 

New Things

Cute, new things Munchkin is doing:
1) Pointing at the moon and saying "Moo"
2) Running at top speed swinging only his right arm.
3) Oohing and aahing over Christmas lights scattered around the city
4) Flirting with girls who work in department stores
5) Enjoying chai to its fullest capability
6) Pushing everyone aside to reach for Grandpa
7) Giggling more and more each day
8) Identifying animals in books
9) Making animal sounds: Moo, Meow, Growl, Neigh...
10) Giving kisses to all his toys, but not Mama