Christmas 2009

We had a family-filled, fun Christmas this year.
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Christmas Eve we spent time with my family.  We first went to the Candlelight Service at church, then over to my parent's house for dinner and presents.
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A family picture in front of my parent's tree.

Ryder spending some time with his Great Grandma Sianez.

Ryder was more interested in my dad talking to him, than he was in the present itself.

Ryder sporting his newest hat - a Spiderman hat (there are matching gloves too!).

Christmas morning Patrick, Ryder, and I opened our gifts/stockings together.
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Ryder checking out his gift from us - it does numbers, letters, shapes, and colors in English and Spanish!

Playing with his stocking stuffers.

Having fun with Patrick before more family came over.

Patrick's mom side of the family came over for Brunch and presents.
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Opening presents with his Grandma Jody.

Ryder trying to figure out how to operate his new toy.

We tried to get another family pictures (in our Christmas jammies), but Ryder didn't feel like smiling . . . until I turned him upside down!

Christmas afternoon we went to Huntsville to see Patrick's dad's side of the family, then over to his dad's house for presents and dinner.
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Ryder enjoying his present - it's a walker that is in the shape of a car.  It makes tons of different noises.  Ryder really enjoys being in this because he can stand up on his own!

Showing off his new University of Georgia hoodie from his Aunt Julie - I told Ryder when he is older he needs to get Julie to work at the University he wants to attend . . . perhaps a tuition discount could apply!

Overall, it was a fun Christmas.  As expected for a 5 month old, Ryder didn't seem to care it was Christmas, but he did love all the new toys and books!  Next year, when he can be engaged in opening the presents, I'm sure we will have a great time.
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Merry Christmas!