s h u m w a y: January 2012

It was the babies' first Christmas! And it was so much fun to see them get excited about all the celebration. We sang Christmas songs around the piano, had a little family talent show, ate some delicious food (they even got to try a few new things) and of course, opened presents.

We were able to go to Utah this year to have Christmas with Dave's family. It was freezing the whole time but didn't snow once! The babies will have to wait another year to see snow.

Jane's happy to be at Grandma and Grandpa's house

Christmas Eve we dressed the babies in their green and red pjs, read Christmas stories, ate a Christmas Eve feast, sang Christmas songs, and stayed up late.

Ethan with Great Grandpa Shumway

Jane's checking to see if she has a present

For Christmas Eve dinner, Pattie made Swedish twists and egg casserole. We also had OJ and fresh fruit. Yuuuum. Here is Ethan chilling with Dave and Great Grandma Nomi

Ethan and Layton

Jane getting sleepy on Great Grandma Nomi's lap

E is ready to sleep

Then it was Christmas morning!

(Not our best picture - but a required tradition)

So much excitement to see the presents!

E can't take his eyes off the presents!

Ok bottle first, then presents

Yum yum yum

Jane loved this Pinocchio Christmas tree ornament

Ethan is biting the head of Jane's baby doll, just like a big brother should.

And the favorite present of the whole day, a 2 dollar cup from Old Navy.

E is heading over to steal Jane's cup

Then he got his own. Look how he's treasuring it.

(Not unlike the way Golem treasures the one ring to rule them all. Ok Lord of the Rings is on my mind because I wanted to watch it the whole Christmas break and I never got to!)