Woopie! Christmas is Cool!
Milo, Kelly and Paul all had colds so they rested in the morning then came to the Grandparents house for our first Christmas where he is walking, talking, and can better understand what the holiday and presents are all about. Well almost. One thing I had not thought about is that he had to play with each toy after it was opened. With that, Present opening took all day.
First it is about routine. At Grans' house you have to first turn on the fan when you come in the den. Lets get the order right here of what is important. Of course he had no idea of what was in store for the day.
Milo made Grand and Granddaddy a beautiful reindeer and hand print for our present.
It is wonderful.
Ellen gave him a very big and adorable Elmo Stocking that Kelly wrote his name on. Ellen also gave him 3 cute little animal ornaments for the tree. Next was an airplane with a propeller that turned on a container full of star candy. Fortunately he thought the candy was just a pretty decoration. We did not tell him they were totally delectable sugar goodies.
He got a play phone that is recordable. We spent the day off and on recording fun things to say. This phone rings when you close the lid...Pretty cool. This was followed by a little Sesame Street speak and say I can keep in my purse for him on our shopping trips. That finished his stocking!
What is better on Christmas day than an Oriole Cookie and a toy from your stocking!
What would a stocking be without a a box of Oriole cookies.
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HIS MOST FAVORITE PRESENT WAS HIS TOY YO GABBA COMPUTER!
Just like Gran's computer, well almost.
FIRST, Get it out of the box. Woooooooooo! I really like this!
Mom's turn to play with me and my computer. Then some alone time with this gadget.
He got a small keyboard with a Karaoke microphone. Really nifty, that Kelly took home with them. Good thing, it would have driven Lew nuts!
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Yes, Everyone got presents other than Milo. But that sure seemed inconsequential. Lew and Judy got a complete new entertainment center with one of those 40 inch HD screens, a new cabinet, and all updated component parts including a Blue Ray player (He got lots of Blue Ray movies, fun). Lew is one happy camper. It was a total surprise that we installed about a week before Christmas while he was out of town.
Kelly and Paul got new winter coats, new floors in their basement and breezeway, some other treasures, and their biggest surprise present, a Wii player. Judy got may lovely gifts from family and friends who have been dropping in for weeks prior to Christmas day and Kelly and I each got a beautiful bird plaque from Lewis. We will hang mine on the patio... to satisfy my bird obsession around the yard.
Susan and hubby sent Paul and Kelly a generous gift of Christmas Cash, always a favorite. She got each of us an adorable key ring with unique figures. I hung mine and Lew's on our Christmas tree. Now every year we will get them out and remember this very special holiday thinking of how special friends and family are.
