Whataboutit?! Life as a Rojas: Christmas 2010/Baby's 1st Christmas

HO HO HO Merry Christmas!!

Hope everyone had a Very Merry Christmas. We sure did. The Holiday Season was really special this year, it definitely felt like it flew by however...from Thanksgiving to New Years felt like a few minutes to me (maybe because I am not getting much sleep, so it all feels like one long day?) We did truly enjoy it all. This was my favorite Christmas out of all thus far. Jacob REALLY liked Christmas this year. From December 1st, we began "The Elf on the Shelf"- our Elf's name is Marty- named by Jake. We also did The Advent Calendar- Jacob happily was able to open a new window every morning on the calendar and take a piece of chocolate- however he really has yet to get the whole idea of the calendar- that it is a "countdown"- which means we can't choose ANY day we want or eat chocolate from other days, we need to stick to the actual date and so on. We visited Santa at Woodfield. The wait was quite long (1 1/2 hours for a Wednesday afternoon)-but the Santa Claus was a good one, and Jacob did very well waiting patiently and looking at the "Snowglobe" they had set up. Jake was most excited to see his favorite Big Guy- Old St. Nick. He LOVES Santa (and the Easter Bunny). We have enjoyed decorating for Christmas this year. Jacob loved decorating the tree, making ornaments, and baking cookies...everything was JUST a joy for him. His favorite Holiday treat is candy canes.

Christmas Eve, we went to my family's for dinner and presents with 4 Grandkids this year!!!! Last year, my parents had one Grandchild, this year they have 4x that! What a special year. Jacob, Mason, Alyssa, and Emerson were all great babies this year, and we have had so much fun with Mr. Jacob throughout the year, and have enjoyed welcoming Mason (Feb), Alyssa (July), and Emme (November)- we have SO much to be grateful for~!!! Christmas Day, we enjoyed time at home in the morning looking and playing with all of the gifts Santa left for Jacob and Emerson. Then we made our way to Rocky's family- where we enjoyed Tamales and presents again. Jacob received so many presents, that I think by the last gift, he wasn't even interested anymore..seriously! Some of his favorites were- Robee (Yo Gabba Gabba character), Buzz Lightyear wings, dancing Mickey, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Yo Gabba Gabba pjs, and a Peter Pan book to name a few. This was the best Christmas ever for me thus far- to watch my son "get it" and enjoy it...from Christmas songs to handing out presents to everyone else...he just made Christmas what it is all about- love and joy through a child's eyes.

Baby's 1st Christmas~

Little Miss Emerson happily slept, ate, and cuddled her 1st Christmas away. Emme was the BEST GIFT we all received this year, and just made us all so happy. Jacob was so happy to have his Little Sister here this year as well...he was so excited to show her the gift he picked out and wrapped for her! Emerson received some wonderful gifts of her own- her own "Anywhere Chair" from Pottery Barn Kids (Pink and Green!), a glowing Sea Horse (she actually enjoys now), Baby Cabbage Patch Kid (my personal favorite), Barbie (from me! I had to do it. I wanted to make sure I got her her 1st Barbie Doll), MORE clothes (not that she doesn't have enough), and some of her own books. Our "Little Princess" had a wonderful 1st Christmas that she can look back at in pictures one day. Next year, she will really be able to get into this Christmas thing...and we so can't wait.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday! Many pictures to share...