Merry Christmas! Grady celebrated his 2nd Christmas filled with family, presents and Santa. With the crazy weather conditions, it was difficult to fit all the holiday festivities in, but somehow we managed. Ben and I decided to celebrate our personal Christmas early before the other family gatherings. It was so fun to see Grady open his presents and to enjoy the company of Mommy and Daddy. Here is Grady in front of the Christmas tree with his gifts...he looks so excited.
I remember playing with this fisher price barn when I was young and it was so much fun. So I hunted an original barn down via the internet and Grady seems to have fun with all the animals.
One of Grady's most fun experiences at our Christmas was closing the cat (Aynsley) into the empty boxes...he thought that was just hilarious!
We were able to visit Santa with my coworker Courtney and her husband Michael and their son, Finnean. Finnean tends to have many guest appearances on our blog! The Blanchard's are truly blessed by the friendship of the Waglers. Grady did not mind the big hairy man, but Mr. Finnean did not think that he was too exciting. Here Grady is with Santa reading a book.
Here are the two handsome boys stealing Santa's big chair. Grady was having fun stealing Finnean's cheerios
I so enjoy our playdates together and Grady really enjoys having another little boy to play with
The first of our family gatherings was with the Blanchard side of the family. Because of all the "holiday" snow, we had somewhat of an extended celebration. It was a really good time being laid back and having fun with Grandpa and Grandma's new puppy, Rascal.
Such good family memories...unfortunately Chicago did not make the family picture this year
Chicago had a little playmate the whole week. Rascal, a cavachon, was so cute, cuddly, and fiesty; Chicago's size did not deter him from wrestling with him however sometimes Rascal's energy level was a little excessive for Chicago.
Here is Grady with his cousin Abigail. They are practically the same size; Grady has the motor skills and Abigail has the verbal skills...if only they could be put together!
Grady had much fun with his new toys. He enjoyed the clothes but the toys were the real hit!
For christmas, Grandma Mary and Grandpa Chris picked out a tunnel and a tent activity center. The tunnel was a sure hit at the Herman household with all those cousins. They ran circles in the tunnel and even the cat and Papa Chuck joined in.
We thankfully made it safe to South Dakota and had fun celebrating the holiday with the family. Here are Papa Chuck and Grandma Janelle with all the grandkids
Here are all the cousins sitting in front of the stockings!
Fur vests were the hit of the holidays, so here are the Herman sisters sporting the festive look. What pretty sisters if I do say so myself!
Ending with a family picture. It is so amazing to continue to watch Grady grow into a little young man. Sure the occasional meltdown is difficult but I am consistently reminded of the gift this child is to our family. Happy Holidays everyone!
I remember playing with this fisher price barn when I was young and it was so much fun. So I hunted an original barn down via the internet and Grady seems to have fun with all the animals.One of Grady's most fun experiences at our Christmas was closing the cat (Aynsley) into the empty boxes...he thought that was just hilarious!
We were able to visit Santa with my coworker Courtney and her husband Michael and their son, Finnean. Finnean tends to have many guest appearances on our blog! The Blanchard's are truly blessed by the friendship of the Waglers. Grady did not mind the big hairy man, but Mr. Finnean did not think that he was too exciting. Here Grady is with Santa reading a book.Here are the two handsome boys stealing Santa's big chair. Grady was having fun stealing Finnean's cheeriosI so enjoy our playdates together and Grady really enjoys having another little boy to play withThe first of our family gatherings was with the Blanchard side of the family. Because of all the "holiday" snow, we had somewhat of an extended celebration. It was a really good time being laid back and having fun with Grandpa and Grandma's new puppy, Rascal.
Such good family memories...unfortunately Chicago did not make the family picture this year
Chicago had a little playmate the whole week. Rascal, a cavachon, was so cute, cuddly, and fiesty; Chicago's size did not deter him from wrestling with him however sometimes Rascal's energy level was a little excessive for Chicago.Here is Grady with his cousin Abigail. They are practically the same size; Grady has the motor skills and Abigail has the verbal skills...if only they could be put together!Grady had much fun with his new toys. He enjoyed the clothes but the toys were the real hit!For christmas, Grandma Mary and Grandpa Chris picked out a tunnel and a tent activity center. The tunnel was a sure hit at the Herman household with all those cousins. They ran circles in the tunnel and even the cat and Papa Chuck joined in.We thankfully made it safe to South Dakota and had fun celebrating the holiday with the family. Here are Papa Chuck and Grandma Janelle with all the grandkidsHere are all the cousins sitting in front of the stockings!Fur vests were the hit of the holidays, so here are the Herman sisters sporting the festive look. What pretty sisters if I do say so myself!Ending with a family picture. It is so amazing to continue to watch Grady grow into a little young man. Sure the occasional meltdown is difficult but I am consistently reminded of the gift this child is to our family. Happy Holidays everyone!
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