A Very Choo Choo Christmas

Joseph is waiting anxiously to open presents

Um..Who's this guys with the funny beard? And why is he holding me?

I'm still not sure about the beard....


Joseph playing with his new toys

Joseph opening Christmas presents

And more presents...

Notice the Thomas underwear- which Joesph wanted to wear over his PJs

This is the Chrsitmas card we sent out via e-mail this year

Here is Joseph helping to decorate the Christmas tree

Joe can't decide if he wants to hang the ornaments or play with them

What a wonderful Christmas we had this year! Being almost two years old now, Joseph really got into the fun. After Thanksgiving he helped us put up the Christmas tree. He got to meet Santa three times and seemed to understand that Santa was bringing him presents for Christmas. He even told me that Santa was going to bring him choo choo trains....On the coldest night of the year, Nama and I took Joseph on an outside kiddie train ride. Although we were freezing, when Nama asked Joseph if he was cold, he said "Joey is happy". This was the first time he ever used the word happy- which just goes to show how much he loves choo choos! On Christmas morning, Joseph decided to open all of his presents using a pair of green plastic tweezers. Not sure what that was about, but it was funny... Uncle Tim and Autie Tamara were in town for the holidays. Joseph quickly latched onto them and wanted to spend every minute playing with them. Joseph's school, Youssou's school and my school were all closed for winter break, so our best Christmas present was being able to spend lots of time together as a family.