We drove from Phoenix to Denver, where we picked up Steve’s parents and caught a flight from Denver to Raleigh-Durham, NC. Steve’s parents talk to both of our girls daily, but have never had a chance to see either of their new homes, communities or lives. So we decided it would be fun to take them along on our trip. We enjoyed quality family time, music, dancing, Christmas gifts, great food and lots of playing and toddler cuddles.
My favorite picture from our trip! Grandpa and our 18 month old grandson. So precious!
Christmas lunch while we opened presents.
Gift time!
Baby Einstein books! Mom said he would love them, but we were skeptical. She was right, and we were wrong! He thought they were great!
From his great grandparents he got all kinds of big brother gifts to help him welcome a new baby brother or sister.
We had a great time playing with big brother toys!
He quickly figured out that his new baby bed could double as a baby backpack, and once he put it on, we couldn’t take it off. It’s just like the backpack his daddy carries him in, and he loves it! And if you take a picture of him, he’ll show you his ‘cheese’ face.
Our main gift to our grandson this year was a strider bike. He was a huge help putting it together and couldn’t wait to ride it.
Riding in the street is fine, but when you can ride on a balance beam, it’s even better!
We enjoyed an adventure in the woods behind their house.
When we came out from the woods, he couldn’t find his new strider bike. I asked him where it was and he said ‘I don’t know’ as clear as could be.
So grandpa helped him find it.
Christmas dinner was ribs. You can’t go wrong with that!
This little man is very fond of ribs.
We all spent some time just relaxing and enjoying.
Making Christmas nuts for neighbors…
Watching a Broncos game…
Before we left, we enjoyed a tour around their area! So beautiful, and it has a great southern feel!
Our time in North Carolina has come to an end, but we still have more Christmas festivities to enjoy!
