Here it is...FINALLY...Christmas morning at the Malone house. We had our cute little 4 foot tree decorated and surrounded by our gifts for one another. The stockings were stuffed and I couldn't wait to see the look on Ethan's face when he saw what Santa had brought for him and the family. We have such a generous family because our tree only looked like this for a short while before my mom added her truck load of gifts to our tree. Unfortunately I didn't get a picture of the finished product, but we appreciated it so much!
The infamous "ball jump up and down"
He was so excited about his toy from Santa that he didn't even care or notice the tree full of gifts under the tree. He could have played with that toy and only that toy for hours if we didn't need to eat breakfast and get to the other gifts before my Mom and Dave had to leave. It was so special for me to experience the joy the wonder that Christmas brought this year to my sweet boy. I loved the magic of it and watching the excitement. It's not the quantity of gifts with young children, just the smallest thing can keep them happy for hours.
The only other thing besides the ball toy that Ethan asked for was a "little tie." He was so pleased when he found it in his stocking. It was even cuter to see him wear it to church the next Sunday and he was so proud that he looked just like Daddy.
Ethan helping Daddy check out his stocking treats
Ethan loved having his Aunt Kendra around for the holidays. She was such an amazing buddy for him and played and played anything he wanted. They built forts, played games, built towers, played basketball, and loved playing with Ethan's new train table that Grandma and Grandpa Malone got for him.
Dave enjoying our Christmas morning cinnamon rolls!
Nana and the boys
HAHAHA!!! So this is us trying to take a family picture Christmas morning. For whatever reason neither of our boys were cooperating at all. Ethan was having a fit and Chris was trying to get him to chill/laugh and Tanner was so squirmy and fussy that it was almost humerous that we were attempting to get a picture at that moment.
Right after our speedy present opening, my mom and Dave were off to the airport. I know...kinda crazy to fly out on Christmas morning but that's how it goes when you fly free on standby during the holidays. You have to go when you can go and they were off to visit my Mom's family in New York. Ethan was sad to say his goodbyes especially after opening all the amazing gifts that he was dying to play with them.
Finally a picture of Ethan and Papa
The only other thing besides the ball toy that Ethan asked for was a "little tie." He was so pleased when he found it in his stocking. It was even cuter to see him wear it to church the next Sunday and he was so proud that he looked just like Daddy.
Ethan helping Daddy check out his stocking treats
Ethan loved having his Aunt Kendra around for the holidays. She was such an amazing buddy for him and played and played anything he wanted. They built forts, played games, built towers, played basketball, and loved playing with Ethan's new train table that Grandma and Grandpa Malone got for him.
Dave enjoying our Christmas morning cinnamon rolls!
Nana and the boys
HAHAHA!!! So this is us trying to take a family picture Christmas morning. For whatever reason neither of our boys were cooperating at all. Ethan was having a fit and Chris was trying to get him to chill/laugh and Tanner was so squirmy and fussy that it was almost humerous that we were attempting to get a picture at that moment.
Right after our speedy present opening, my mom and Dave were off to the airport. I know...kinda crazy to fly out on Christmas morning but that's how it goes when you fly free on standby during the holidays. You have to go when you can go and they were off to visit my Mom's family in New York. Ethan was sad to say his goodbyes especially after opening all the amazing gifts that he was dying to play with them.
Finally a picture of Ethan and PapaAll in all, we had a fantastic Christmas. The day continued with a trip over to my Dad's house to celebrate with him and my Grandparents. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures from their house or Chris's parents house which we went to after our kids had naps. We were spoiled by their generosity. I got some movies, gift cards to go shopping and Chris got a GPS system for the car along with some other great gifts. The boys were loaded up with toys, games and clothes. Ethan was thrilled with his Train Table from Grandma and Grandpa Malone and he played on it for the rest of the evening. We all had a big family dinner together that night and it was great to be surrounded by so much family. I love the holidays!
While the big boy were outside playing, Tanner and I had fun with Ethan's Thomas balloon.
I just love this little smile. It can brighten even the coldest and snowiest days!
