Christmas in California

We had a nice long Christmas break in California. We were there for almost two weeks and saw lots of family, friends, good weather, and In N Out. When we got back, Dave's brother picked us up from the airport and said "welcome to the cold." He wasn't kidding, it's cold! Dave worked for a day and now has a four day weekend for New Years. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and has a wonderful New Year. Here are a few pictures:

Jack's first fast food lunch was at In n Out. We went four times (yes we are obsessed)! He LOVED the grilled cheese. He ate almost the entire thing every time :)

Jack's first picture alone with Grandpa Boland (how did we make it over a year before I took one)
in our pjs on Christmas Eve

We drink champange while opening presents

My parents live on Balboa Island where everyone goes all out in decorating their house. It's a perfect end to Christmas when we walk around and see the spectacular lights.

Christmas Adventure

We had a fun Christmas adventure this past weekend. The Doyle family was awesome enough to pick up tickets for us to go to the Army Band Christmas concert. It was both one of the best concerts and one of the best Christmas events I have ever been to! The concert was in Constitution Hall (across the street from the White House) so afterwards we went over to see the National Tree. It was an amazing night. I love living here :)

My family at the concert :)

The National Tree

The National Tree is surrounded by a tree for each state. This is the California tree, and we also saw the Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia trees. Our list is getting long.

He's a Toddler!!

14 months and 6 days later, he's finally a toddler. He's been able to do two steps between the coffee table and the couch for a while, but I didn't really count that as walking. Dave was even home when it happened. Jack just stood up and started going all around the room! I got this video on my phone.

Vacuum Story

Jack loves to follow us around when we vacuum. We made one of the attachments a toy for him, and at some point everyday, he is pretending to vacuum with it. Dave and I were wrapping presents the other night, and Dave left the closet door open. We look up, and there is Jack getting the big vacuum out of the closet. So cute!!

Victory :)

SNOW!

Yesterday, it snowed for the first time since we have been here!!! We dressed Jack up in the little leather jacket and winter boots my mom got him. Sorry, I didn't get a great picture of the outfit because it was too cold to stand around with a camera. Jack was so cute. He would open up his mouth and eat the snow. He kept pointing and giggling. I was pointing and giggling all day too :)

Christmas Candids

We have our house all decorated for Christmas, 90% of our shopping is done, and we have a few presents under the tree. We're all ready! I even just got my favorite hot chocolate at William Sonoma. YUM! I decided to take a few pictures of Jack around the Christmas tree. I thought they came out really well. Which one do you think is the best?

Ooooo lights and ornaments!

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A little gator time in front of the tree

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This boy loves to read. He does not get that from his parents.

I love to read!