Santa actually stopped on over for a quick visit before visiting the other far parts of the world that were still nighttime.
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Oh, and here is a look with Santa the week before, when Santa visited Colonial Bel Air Mall.
Obviously, between last week and this morning, Santa must have taken some serious multivitamins and/or invested in some newly-white-lighted extensions. And thrown in some contacts to better handle the frigid winds I bet he experiences on his round-the-world trek. But other than that: same man, same suit, same baby, same little round belly that shook when he laugh'd, like a bowl full of jelly.
Bennett looked at and played with all his toys...still lovin on some bows. Santa doesn't wrap presents, though (duh), so he just had a couple to unwrap from the Roes that we didn't get to before he went to sleep last night.
Balls are his drug of choice this month
Please pardon the "I just woke up" glow about me. My husband and child, on the other hand, are in classic style.
The fam left for their respective houses, and the three of us shared in a Christmas morning breakfast (I had visions of homemade french toast and strawberries dancing in my head, but there just was not enough time, as we were to carry on over to my family's house for a Setzler Family Christmas). Everyone was dressed, presents were packed, and the five minute trip was underway.
We arrived at my parents house and dove head-first into some unwrapping, as my sister and her husband had to hurry on over to HIS family's house for their share of Christmas Day festivities. (gah this stuff gets hectic, no?)
More fun toys and gifts were given and received, but there is no joy that matches that of watching your child experience Christmas. Even though he had no idea what was going on. Even though he was sleepy and off schedule and ate two lunches and took weird naps.
Sitting in Mimi's chair from when she was a wee little girl
Opening presents with Daddy
I still love my firetruck. But the bug band is cool too.
The Setzler Fam {expanded version 9.0}
Not to play favorites, bc that would be unfair during this special season, but I do have to say the best present EVER was the box I opened that contained all of the negatives to Stephen's and my wedding!!!! See, I got married back in the day when digital photography had not yet caught on with the "IT" photogs in my hometown. When I asked to have digital photography at my wedding, the inquiry was met with gasps and horrified looks and lots of explanations as to why this was a preposterous idea. Well, OK not really, but you understand. ANYWAY, I had to choose a book from tons of pics, and the ones I chose are the only pics I have seen over the past four years. This was certainly a treat and I cried like a baby. Thanks mom and dad!!!
Around one, the Roe family came over for yet another scrumptious feast, enjoyed by all. Bennett had his second lunch, and another afternoon nap soon followed.
Where's Bennett?
THERE he is!
{so by now you have caught on that this is THE popular game played in our house these days}
After a wonderful afternoon of fellowship, food, presents, and just plain JOY, families dispersed and headed to their homes. We had a fantastically insane Christmas, with such splendid generosity exhibited by ALL parties involved. I am a little sad it is over - you know that little {or BIG} void left when you wake up on the 26th and realize you're going to have to take your Christmas decorations down soon?? Well, at least that is the part I get sad about. The thought of the impending New Year makes me happy.
But, no time to think about such things, as now it is on to Rachel's Nutcracker Ball, Birthdays and Birthday parties!
Merry Christmas everyone!!!
Natalie, you are one of the funniest bloggers I read. Even just your wording in the posts make me laugh! :)
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