I know, I know... this is rather late in coming and I have had more time than usual to get the blogging done too... no good excuses other than we have been busy having too much fun here!
So a recap then... Somehow we forgot to add owl pal to the 41 week birthday pics, but I think Kieran's size is pretty apparent from how much of him is sticking out of the pack-n-play these days! We will get back on track with owl pal this week... at least that's the plan ;)
Kieran had a wonderful Christmas- three of them actually! Our first holiday was spent in St. Charles with Rick's father's family. Rick's Aunt Alisha hosted this year at her beautiful home that had lots of space for the dozen or so kids and two dozen or more adults. There was tons of food and tons of noise... Kieran was a bit apprehensive at first but quickly warmed up to the craziness after watching some of the big kids run and play. Kieran received quite a few gifts from his great aunties and uncles and had lots of fun watching the famous (or infamous- depending on your perspective) Rother wrapping paper fight after all the gifts were opened. By the end of the evening Kieran was worn out and fell asleep as soon as his bottom hit the car seat and he stayed that way all the way home- which his fellow travelers were quite thankful for!
Christmas number two was spent at Grammie and Grandpa Daugherty's home. We got up, packed the car with presents, food and baby essentials and hit the road, enjoying the white christmas as we drove. We had breakfast when we arrived- quiche, sweet rolls and lots of other delectable appetizers. We enjoyed this morning feast with Grammie and Gramps as well as Shannon, JT and cousin Presley. Then it was off to open gifts which was of course lots of fun this year as there were finally toys under the tree again! Kieran and Presley enjoyed the festivites and all the presents and by 1 were ready for naps! So we all took a break from opening gifts- there were still the stockings to dig into- to prepare dinner and let the babies rest. We enjoyed a peaceful meal, while the babies slept, of the holiday staples such as turkey, stuffing and of course cranberries! When the babies woke up we opened stockings and then finished the day with coconut cake, made from a freshly cracked and grated coconut- mmmm!!!
Christmas number three was spent the following day at Grandma Sandy's home with Uncle Zach, Uncle Aaron, Auntie Angie, Great Aunt and Uncle Joyce and Furcin, Great Grandma and Grandpa Gene and Eileen and cousins Jayden, Jaron and Braydon! It was packed at Grandma Sandy's for sure! First we watched the big kids open presents and then we got down the important stuff- eating!! Kieran got to join the meal sitting in daddy's old highchair, which was made of metal and made great "music" when pounded on! Grandma Sandy's dinner was enormous too- two types of meat, lots of veggies and delicious rolls- mmm! After dinner it was time to open gifts and of course Kieran enjoyed this part best of all! He got to unwrap gifts with the assistance of cousin Jaron ;) After all the packages were torn open we ate- again.... lots of yummy deserts like red velvet cake and cookies and pie.
Kieran had such a wonderful first Christmas. He loves the books he got, the fire trucks, walk-to-stand toy, educational toys, stuffed animals and more! Thank you to all our families for their generosity and love this holiday- you all made it very special and memorable for our family. We wish you all a Happy New Year and look forward to many more holidays spent together as family!
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