To begin the weekend, Matt got to try the beer that he and Jonathan made in his new kegging system. {a birthday present from last year that he finally got last month} Although I am not always the hugest fan of the process of beer making, {think large vats of boiling goo, sticky floors, and garage refrigerators rendered useless because they are full of huge jars of fermenting beer} I have to give the boys props on the end result this time. It's good, and the keg is a pretty great alternative to having to bottle and cap all five gallons.
Some people have orange juice on Christmas Eve morning. Matt had a small glass of beer. You know, because he could. And because it was finally ready to drink...he's really not an alcoholic.
We headed to Lucas on Christmas Eve night to celebrate with Will's Grandpa Robert {grandfather name still TBD} and Mama D. We enjoyed a great meal, and then it was time for pajamas {for Will only} and presents.
first Christmas gift!
Not totally sure what to do, but the tissue paper is fun!
We didn't end up with pictures of the toys {which were plentiful!} but look at this awesome hat:
Of course, Will enjoyed chewing on the packaging most of all.
Will and Grandpa
Will and Jonathan
Will happily stayed up way past his bedtime until he became a hot mess.
Time for bed!
Looks like Santa came while Will was sleeping!!
Will uncharacteristically slept in on Christmas morning, probably because of the late night partying the night before. He was happy and ready to see what Santa brought when he woke up.
Santa brought a new car!
Will's favorite feature of the car was the box.
Perfect height for standing and beating on the top.
Santa also brought some books, toys, pajamas, puffs, and stuffed animals.
What a fun morning!
Then we headed to Nana's house for Christmas breakfast. {and of course, presents too!}
first present at Nana's
a puzzle!
Will got so many fun new toys!
And there were gifts for everyone. Will helped me open mine...
I love this - they both seem very perplexed by this one.
new camera for Ryan!
basketballs, soccer balls, nerf balls, oh my!
{I promise Matt got gifts too, but he was the photographer that morning so we have no pictures of him. oops!}
After a delicious breakfast and a nap for Will, we headed over to Mimi and Duke's house. Mema was there, and we had a great time hanging out, opening presents, and eating a fabulous Christmas dinner.
Will, Mimi, Duke & Mema
Santa came here too!
{Will must have been a very good boy this year...}
Very excited to open this big box....a red wagon!!
Surrounded by fun new toys, and Will picks this to play with - a canister of Gerber cheese crunchies. It was his favorite toy of the day. Not kidding.
See?
And there it is again.
{We didn't even have to open it, although he does love cheese...}
Will helped Duke open his gifts.
Matt played with his new Nook.
Mema looked beautiful!
Will & Mimi
Will played in this little rocker, which belonged to his Mimi when she was a little girl.
{Please note the extreme amounts of drool. I brought three shirts, which we rotated between Will and the dryer all day!}
Our family of three
{and the cheesy puffs can}
The fun continued the day after Christmas, when Will really got a chance to see all of his new toys. Matt assembled the wagon while Will ate breakfast, and he took a ride around the house in his pajamas that morning.
I think he likes it!
All bundled up to ride down the sidewalk
We've been assembling and playing with new toys ever since Christmas! Will is lucky to be so loved by so many people. We all had a wonderful Christmas, and I am already excited about next year, when we can start telling Will what Christmas is really about. {I mean, the toys are cool, but there is a bit more!} Merry Christmas to all!
