Before we begin with the Christmas recap, we celebrated Jackson's dedication the week prior to Christmas. It was a wonderful morning full of worship, laughter, and prayer. Jackson was a perfect angel through the entire service and when he was introduced to the congregation, he was full of smiles and giggles. He was even called the town Mayor by one member of the congregation. We were so thankful.
To Christmas!
It came and it has now gone. I'm a little misty-eyed thinking that his first Christmas is already over. He will only have one first Christmas and it's gone - forever.
Okay, enough wallowing. It was an amazing first Christmas and full of so much love and good times. Little boy did not lack in any gift-receiving either. It's tricky because he has absolutely no idea what was going on or that he even received presents but the wide-eyed stares and unabashed grins were enough for us to know just how happy he is.
This lucky little duck had a couple Christmas parties to go to and he even met Santa - twice! And not a tear or scream was expelled from this little trooper.
I think he told Santa that he wanted a red wagon for Christmas.
And what to his eyes would appear on Christmas Eve - a brand new and shiny red wagon!! Okay, maybe not from Santa but Santa got the message to the right ears.
Baby J also had a stocking to open on Christmas Eve from Grammie and Papa. He got a little toy, a baby toothbrush, some boogie wipes, and a super cool Bruins hat! He is thrilled, can' t you tell?
Maddux was also very excited. Heh.
Christmas Eve is celebrated at my grandmother's house and my parents, my aunt and uncle, brother and nieces, also attended. It was a great night and Jackson got too many things. But what are grandparents supposed to do?
Christmas morning came and Jackson decided that he would sleep in. He slept until 7:30 which is about an hour later than normal for him. The previous evening must have just proven to be too much. But once up, he was ready to open some gifts! Just kidding. We didn't even wrap his. We're mean parents. But you can clearly see from the photo below that this child has plenty of toys. And that's only the downstairs play area and toy basket. Oh boy.
After M, J, and I opened our gifts at our home on Christmas morning, we headed over to Nana and Grampa's for our annual Christmas Breakfast Extravaganza! Once again, the Donahue Boy Chefs did not disappoint with their mad omelette making skills. Sadly, no photo. I was hungry. I did manage a photo of the bacon because let's be real folks, bacon is the bomb.
After breakfast, we make our way into the living room and it's an all out rip and open fest on the gifts. It's madness but so much fun. Once again, J was spoiled. He got so many clothes and a super awesome baby zebra activity toy! Our littlest niece was the highlight of the day in her cupcake PJs and with her squeals of delight at her new princess castle and little toy smartphone.
It was a day filled with joy and the best first Christmas any little guy could ever have.
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