Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Christmas this year was so much fun now that we have a toddler that truly seems to understand the concept of the traditions.  We were also so blessed this year to have Quinn be a part of our family Christmas.  As usual, it was a whirlwind of family, food, presents, and excitement but we wouldn't have it any other way.

"Elf" made his daily appearance each day until Christmas Eve when he returned to the North Pole.  Nolan was very good about not touching the elf and was very excited to see where he was hiding each morning.

Nolan baking cookies for Santa.  He got pretty creative this year, it was fun.

The finished product.

All dressed up on Christmas Eve.  Quinn adores Nolan.

Pretty Christmas baby.

Christmas babes.

Family of four all dolled up and ready for church.

We hosted Christmas Eve with the Holicks this year.  Everyone came over around 3:30 to eat and spend time with each other before heading to church at 6:00.  This was our best attempt at a group shot with all of the kids an the grandparents.  Still can't believe there are six granddaughters and Nolan is the only grandson.

Santa came!

Excited to open presents but made to sit in front of the tree with their stockings first :)

Let the opening begin!!  Quinn wasn't too thrilled with the whole experience.  Typically baby fashion, she was more interested in eating the paper and bows instead of what was inside the packages.  However, she was really excited with her new pacifiers and a container of Puffs.  She was a lucky girl and received her big girl carseat, some "girly" toys (finally), lots of clothes, and accessories.

Big brother helping Quinn look at her new motorcycle. 

Nolan did an awesome job opening his gifts this year.  I was surprised because he wanted to look at each gift after it was opened instead of tearing into the next one.  It took us almost two hours to get through everything but it was nice to see how much he loved each thing.  Nolan struck it big with new trucks, play doh, trains, games, dinosaurs, clothes, a camera, and new craft supplies.

After we opened all of our gifts at home and the kids took their naps, we headed over to the Wolfer household for round two.  All of the guys got these t-shirts that say, "Jolliest Bunch of Assholes this side of the Nuthouse."  It's a quote from "Christmas Vacation" and they got a kick out of wearing the all night.  Unfortunately, this is the only picture I got that night.  You an imagine the chaos that ensued when all 7 grandchildren and all of the adults were trying to open presents and sit down for a nice dinner all before the kids' bedtime.  Yes, it was a whirlwind.

 A couple of days after Christmas my dad, Mary and Darby came down to Columbus to celebrate.  It was nice to spend the afternoon with everyone and then do a third round of gifts and a nice dinner.

 Aunt Darby and the kids.

 Nolan opening up the game "Elefun" that Aunt Darby bought for him.

 Aunt Kelsey sent our Christmas presents in the mail and they arrived on this day as well.  Both kids got a personalized something.  Nolan got a t-shirt with a dinosaur on it that says "Nolanosaurus" and Quinn got this bib.  Pretty funny.

 Quinn opening up a gift.  Notice Nolan's little hands always getting in the action.

 My dad and Mary got Nolan a basketball hoop and this awesome miniature leather recliner.  Nolan was so excited about it and loves to recline while watching his shows.  He looks a little man sitting in it with his milk cup and a snack each day.

 Shooting hoops.

Baby Quinn getting in the basketball action.

Overall, Christmas 2013 was one of our best yet.  We are so lucky to have had such a nice holiday.