Merry Christmas!

Stephen was very excited about his first Christmas. We went to Mass with Grandma Rose and Aunt Anne. He slept through the whole Mass. Then we hung out at home and relaxed. Stephen cooperated with me for a short photo shoot.

I can't wait to open my presents!

What a big tree!

Aren't I a handsome boy?

We headed over to Grandma Rose's house later in the afternoon for dinner and presents. Stephen was a very good boy and let his aunts and uncles hold him. He was nice enough to let his cousin Morgan open his gifts for him. :) He got some nice clothes and a couple small toys.

Aunt Joann and cousin Morgan

Uncle John and Grandma Rose

When we got home we opened our presents. Stephen got a basketball board book and a Syracuse basketball T-shirt (Daddy's favorite team).

The tree by night

What could this be?

Getting closer

It's just what I wanted!

We are looking forward to my family coming out tomorrow. They will be here through Saturday. More Christmas excitement! Stephen is excited about meeting his cousins Clare, Jacob, and Emily, Aunt Megan, and Uncle Adam. We are also having his baptism on Thursday evening. We would have loved to have him baptized on St. Stephen's feast day yesterday, but now he'll have two celebration days - his feast day and his baptism day!