Christmas '08

The Christmas celebration began at Bill & Beth's house for Christmas Eve dinner. This was the beginnning of the spoilings..
Uncle Bill, Auntie Beth, Nick, Ian and Margaret (all soccer fans by the way) got Drew a kick-butt soccer uniform and his first pair of Sambas. Drew couldn't wait to get them on!

Drew also got his gifts from Grannie and Poppy. Here he is opening a new Thomas piece (Cranky Crane). He wouldn't let go of his gifts when it was time to go. The poor kid thought we were taking them away. He had to keep a very close eye on his loot as it was loaded into the car.
When we got home we hung our stockings by the chimney with care. We also left some cookies and egg nog for the big guy. Drew requested some Christmas books and then he was off to sleep.


Drew had a very exciting morning. He loved opening presents, but he wanted his time to take everything out of the box and play with it. I didn't think we would make it to church because it took him so long to get through everything. As much as we tried not to spoil him, he wound up very, very spoiled. I guess a kid doesn't really know the difference between TJMaxx discounted toys and full-price toys. He also has a big family who were very, very generous. He got so many new Thomas pieces and he is obsessed with them. All he wants to do is stay home and play with his new toys.


Lucy got a visit from Santa Paws

Drew enjoying one of his new toys...a remote control car. We got him a cheapo because we figured he would beat it up. He actually got the idea of using the remote control pretty quickly. He doesn't control it very well, but I thought he was pretty clever for picking up on it.
The Christmas celebration at our house started with a brunch with my mom, Laura and JR.
Drew just barely made it through the next round of opening gifts. He was so exhausted! He took a nap while we prepared for our next meal. My dad and Cindy joined us for a beef tenderloin dinner and then even more gifts! Drew got the Thomas Roundhouse and just loves it!
Although it looks like all Drew got was Thomas, he did also get lots of books, puzzles, trucks and so on....

We went to visit Andy's sisters and their families in CT on Friday and Drew had a blast. Of course his cousins had some very cool stuff for him to play with and they spoiled him with gifts as well.

We are headed to my grandparents tomorrow for even more celebrating! I am sure Drew will be more than happy to see what is in store for him there.
We had a wonderful Christmas! It was so much fun watching Drew enjoy the holiday. I am already looking forward to next Christmas when we will have double the excitement!