Our First Christmas






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 This was the first Christmas that Evan and I have  lived together, our first Christmas married.  It was the most fun ever, watching Christmas movies every night and getting our first Christmas tree.  Granted we didn't exactly know where to go, so we went to the local Rite Aid and purchased our bundled Christmas tree.  Here are some pictures for the unveiling of the first Christmas tree.

Then Christmas Day approached.  We were extremely excited to get Kerry's kids up early and open stockings.  This is a Howard tradition, and I was excited to be apart of it this year.  Also Evan was a bit excited to use his new camera.  So you will now notice the difference in camera quality for the rest of our blogging years, thanks to this year Christmas and to Sharon and David!  Thanks again!  The kids were adorable, and half awake and I think we took a million pictures.  Enjoy!

The morning stocking opening

Jackson opening all his gifts.

This was the cutest thing ever, Wyland LOVED his bike and started opening his presents on it.

                                

                                  See?  They LOVED their bikes.                            

 We made a stop at my parents house for Mimosas and a quick nap from the early morning festivities.  Evan got an awesome avalanche beacon, which I think I'm more thankful for then anyone.  Now we can find him if he gets caught in one during his crazy back country adventures.  I got an amazing sweater that I had been eying for months, and lots of other goodies.  We had a wonderful Christmas and it's always wonderful to be with family this time of year.  It also was nice that the sun was out that day, made for a beautiful Christmas morning.

After we left our parents we got news that Oliver (my adorable new nephew) is released from his sun box.  Sorry I don't know all the proper terms, all I know is Kerry was super sad that he had to be in this horrible thing and we were all hoping the little guy could get out for Christmas and he did!  It was the best Christmas present anyone could ask for.  Also that meant that Evan and I got to cuddle him for a lot of the afternoon.  He is the cutest little thing in the whole world.                                            

                                   



And no people let's not get any crazy ideas.  We love our nephew to a million pieces and are perfectly happy with living through Kerry of having the most beautiful baby ever.  Keep in mind we still have these two little kids.  They never tire either!!