Hutson's First Christmas

Has the holiday season really come and gone already? Even though we were truly a-hustling and a-bustling this year, I already miss the Christmas music, anticipation of Santa Clause, and get-togethers with friends and family. But, it is nice to get back to normalcy.

Christmas was extra special this year. Not only was it Hutson's first Deck-the-Halls, but he got to meet his Aunt Mary for the first time.



And of course he immediately fell in love with her. Mary has been working for Peace Corps in Guatemala for 2 years now and is coming home for good in March. We can't wait!

Hutson and I started our holiday vacation in Atlanta and had a great time visiting Grammie, Bumpa, Nana, and the rest of the family. He experienced his first stocking exchange and helped me present these gifts to the family.




Hutson wanted to try his on for size.



Giving these gifts of love to my family felt even better than I anticipated. I was so excited that they enjoyed them so much and can't wait until next Christmas to use them.

On December 23rd, Hutson and I headed to Chattanooga to celebrate with the Faucette clan and meet up with Phillip. We then had a great Christmas Eve and enjoyed some beautiful music before the service began at church. It lasted 30 minutes. Not to self for next year, make sure that we attend the children's service. The music was great, but not very baby friendly. All things considered though, Hutson did great!





Brady, my three year old nephew, made sure to put out cookies and milk for Santa. He also thought that the reindeer would enjoy some clementines. After that we tucked the boys into bed and the real fun began. Remember the adrenaline flowing through your body thinking about all the goodies Santa might bring and the possibility of hearing him and his reindeer on the ruff, making it impossible to sleep? Guess what? They return when you have children. I am convinced that Santa might be even more fun when you are an adult, and I can't wait until Hutson has an idea of what is going on. I never understood those parents who allow the Elf on the Shelf to destroy their house until now.

We woke up Christmas morning and Brady enjoyed all that Santa had brought him. Then we headed over to Phillip's aunt's house. Looking like this.



What? Your family doesn't wear matching pajamas with their name on them for Christmas? Hutson and I have been working on this little surprise ever since we saw a Groupon for family matching pajamas in October. We decided they were so ridiculous that we had to have them.


Here are some more great moments from Christmas. We had such a great time, we only wish we could have visited family longer.