Holiday Fun with the Fitzgeralds

This Christmas Holiday was such an exciting one. I can't believe how much Kellen go into it this year! It is incredible how much he has matured and grown in just one year. Last year he could've cared less about the Christmas tree, presents, Santa Claus, etc., but this year, watching him take it all in was like reliving our childhood all over again. His fascination for Santa Claus grew rapidly once he realized that Santa was the one who brought him new toys on Christmas Day. Kellen kept saying "Santa Claus, bring me toys!". Quite adorable, if you ask me. :) When we met Santa, Kellen was in awe. His big brown eyes were just fixated on him and he kept mumbling "Santa Claus, bring me toys." and "Ho ho ho, Merry Christmas". When it was time for our Kodak moment with Kellen sitting on Santa's lap, he was not having it. So...mommy had to sit on Santa's lap with Kellen sitting on mommy's lap. We couldn't get Kellen to look at the camera because he just wouldn't stop staring at Santa! Such a classic photo!

Our traditional annual neighborhood Sleigh Ride was cancelled this year due to the chance of freezing rain and snow. Even though the forecast was grim, we decided to have some family and friends over anyway for some good eats and drinks. Kellen loved having all his buddies over. Bella, Hannah, Ethan, Reese, Myle, Mattea...they had a great time playing together and checking out all the Christmas lights Colin and our neighbors put up. The Christmas lights this year were a big success! Colin made an enormous "Lake Fitz" in the middle of the yard and filled it with all kinds of animals. Needless to say, Kellen wanted to be outdoors EVERY night. He really enjoyed helping Colin or I turn on all the Christmas lights on our house and really looked forward to the blow-up penguin "waking up!". It'll be so fun to see Kellen helping out his daddy next year when the light season comes around again.

Christmas Day was such a wonderful experience. Santa brought Kellen a work bench and tools (that grandma and grandpa Fitz help coordinate), a Thomas the Engine hut and tunnel, and a toddler vacuum just like mommy's. When Kellen came into the living room to see all his new toys, he didn't know what to play with first. The excitement and happiness that appeared on his face warmed my heart. We are so fortunate to provide Kellen with such fun things.

SNOW!! It snowed again this year and Kellen LOVED it! Thank goodness we had a snowsuit that fit him because the kid was out in the snow for hours!! If he wasn't eating the snow or trying to eat the carrot off of the snowman's nose, he was falling down on purpose and walking around hearing the crunching under his shoes. If only he would've kept those darn mittens on!! The poor kids' hands were bright red when he finally came back inside. Such a boy! Too bad the snow only lasted for a day. Maybe we'll be lucky and get some more before Spring arrives.

The Holidays were a success. We are so thankful to have such a loving and healthy family. We are truly blessed.