Merry Christmas!

Rowan's First Christmas

Well, it was exhausting. But I think it went well:) Clarence pointed out to me that we are very lucky to be able to see so many people we love in one day.

We started off the trip with a visit to Huntsville. We arrived around noon on Christmas Eve, and we visited for awhile and then had a very delicious lunch around 2:30 or 3:00. After lunch we opened presents. Here are some pictures.

Grandpa got the old black and white version of Scrooge. Very scary, but unfortunately this year we did not have time to watch it. Maybe next year..

Shannon and Rowan are both interested in Grandpa's gift.

A cute little outfit from Grandma...

Andrew gave Rowan a teddy bear for Christmas. I had a picture of Andrew with Rowan and Grandma, but it was so blurry, so I couldn't use it.

Christmas morning we got up early because Santa Claus had visited Andrew and Rowan (and a couple of other folks). Grandma got Rowan an adorable little Christmas outfit with puppies on the feet. Oh how we love puppies on the feet in this house. Here are Rowan and Grandma in their Christmas attire:)

After some present opening and strada eating at Grandma and Grandpa's, we loaded up the car and headed down to Anniston to see Grandmommy Glenda and the family.

Here is Lindsey with Rowan (I don't think you can see it here, but his bib says, "Rowan's first Christmas". Grandma made it for him)...

Rowan and Aunt Kathi...

Rowan and Grandmommy. I have the hardest time getting clear pictures of my mom and Rowan. I'm sorry, Mom! Hopefully I can get some better ones soon..

Uncle Jerry and Rowan checking out some soft stacking rings that Rowan got for Christmas...

Dirty Santa was hilarious! And Rowan sat in mom's lap and watched the whole time very happy and interested.

After visiting with Grandmommy and family, it was time to head over to Grandmother's house. We were ready for more food and present opening.

Unfortunately by the end of the evening, I had worn out and didn't get a whole lot of pictures.

Daddy;)...

Grandaddy...
A cute little onesie from Allen and Anastasia...

Uncle Harry with Rowan and Alex...

After present opening and dinner (and an engagement announcement from my Uncle Gene!!!), we went back to Dad's house where we opened one more round of presents with Alex and Olivia and Rowan.

Here is Rowan playing under one of his presents (a "gym" with all sorts of dangling items to look at)...

It was a wonderful Christmas. Thank you to all our family for our wonderful gifts and for a wonderful time. We love you!!!!