a merry little christmas ...

santa came a little early this year...for 2 reasons. 1. we were leaving early christmas morning, and there wouldn't be time to open presents and enjoy mile's first christmas experience. 2. i am really bad at waiting till christmas. i guess i will need to get better at that now that miles is here! haha!

when santa came, miles did't really understand what was happening...he just knew we kept squawking and cheering every time he plucked a bow off a box or waved tissue paper around. he might think we are idiots.
the dogs were a bit jealous of the new toys.

on christmas eve we had a nice eggnog french toast breakfast, opened presents, (ok that's a lie. we opened presents on the saturday before) and then drove bauer and lola out to the dog ranch in snohomish (north of seattle) that they go to when we leave town. it is about a 30 minute drive, but i love it. it is the most beautiful drive through mountains, rivers, lakes, and farm land. the dogs love it. love it. they freak out when we get there because they are so excited. (going to the ranch for a week was their christmas present)

then we walked through the new house (hoping to close next month) and spent the rest of the day packing and relaxing. take out thai food and fire.

the next morning we left with 17 million bags and baby items for california with my family. we met them there, in san clemente. it was so fun! and so nice to see the sun! miles was fascinated by the ocean and sand. he loved spending time with grandma and grandpa and his auntie and uncles.

merry christmas 2012

i didn't do much decorating this year. and i don't feel bad about it.

 "thanks...a sound machine...great. just what i've always wanted"

"what about us!?"

"no, really...what about me??"

"this is ridiculous."

 "this sucks."

merry christmas!