Merry, Merry!

Henry celebrated his first Christmas this year!  It was the first time since my brother and I were little that my family got to experience Christmas through a child's eyes.  I loved watching Henry tear into his gifts.

We began the celebration on Christmas Eve at my grandmother's house.

First up: Stocking time!  My grandmother got Henry this cute teddy bear stocking.

Ooh, for me?!

Henry eating his boy baby doll.

Next, we looked to see what Santa brought Henry.  A musical walker!  To brag on Santa for a bit, let's just say Santa knew what he was doing.  The walker is by far Henry's favorite toy.  He loves sitting and pressing its lower buttons, as well as standing and hitting the buttons on the top.  He's not quite able to walk behind it, but give him a couple of months and I think he'll be up to the challenge.

Hello--Hiller residence!

Then, we opened all of the gifts from generous family members.  Henry was able to tear the wrapping paper if you got him started.  As you can see from the pictures, he thought the gifts (and their wrappers) were all very tasty!

Dachshund shoes from Grandma!

Just openin' my presents, Mom, no biggie!

A snowman hat and gloves from Great-Aunt Lois and Great-Uncle Tom!

Mama's baby rattle.  Meets Henry's stringent standards.

A dog book from Uncle Michael and Aunt Laura!

Laura made him this onesie!

Later that day, Henry wore several more of his holiday ensembles.

I hope he enjoyed this smocked outfit, because it was nearly too small and he won't be able to wear it again.  Maybe he'll have a brother or cousin he can share it with?

Mama bought this outfit for "Beansprout" before we knew Beansprout was to be a boy named Henry.

Love me some Rowan.

Finally, what's a great first Christmas without a little snow??  We were lucky enough to have a white Christmas for the first time in years.

Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day.

Admiring the snowman Daddy and Aunt Laura made!