Keepin it light, so I’ll give you a brief tour of our Christmas with pictures.
A taste of Christmas Eve Activities.
An idea of how spoiled Braden is.
Breakfast.
Test Drive!
Fire Engine Siren Testing.
Tootsie Adoration Moment.
Taking a Break.
The Posse Ventures Outside.
After that, Momma’s trigger finger kind of went numb.
This was the best Christmas I can remember in a long, long time. Having a child really brings the magic back to the day. I think he had a lot of fun today. I know I sure did. He’s fast asleep and I look fondly at these pictures now. I hope your day was as great as ours was.
Oh, and John still has one more present to unwrap…
Merry Crotchmas!
#1 by Veronica on December 25, 2007 - 10:44 PM
How did Braden go with the present unwrapping? Amy got overwhelmed after a few gifts and we had to leave some until later. She was much happier with the food and the small trickle of gifts from family though out the day.
Merry Christmas, I’m glad you had a great day!
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#2 by Junebug on December 25, 2007 - 11:22 PM
I love those little Tyke’s cars. We always called them the Flintstone cars. Unfortunately, my children never had one. Back in the day of our small kids, that was a major expense. And they’re too big for one now that I could buy several!!! Oh well, now they get computers and expensive cameras and such. My son did get a fire truck and a tractor to drive. And did he ever wear them out.
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#3 by kim aka frogpondsrock.. on December 25, 2007 - 11:33 PM
merry merry christmas.. thanks for sharing.. xxx
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#4 by Deb (Missives From Suburbia) on December 26, 2007 - 12:01 AM
Ha-ha-ha!! The look on your husband’s face is priceless when he’s reading those instructions. I spent the better part of Christmas Eve with that very same look on my own face!
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#5 by Eve on December 26, 2007 - 12:10 AM
My grandkids have one of those cars. It’s held up for 9 years, through 4 kids. Must be well-made. I want some of your munchies. The salami and the bread look very tasty!
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#6 by Natalie on December 26, 2007 - 12:24 AM
My husband would love it if I gave him that last pic…with me of course.
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#7 by DanaB on December 26, 2007 - 12:29 AM
Sweet, SWEET baby boy you’ve got there!
Yeah, I gifted that Husband o’ mine in a similiar fashion as your red bow–that NEVER gets old LOL!
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#8 by Gattina on December 26, 2007 - 12:30 AM
That is very true a child puts you in Christmas mood and brings back old childhood memories !
#9 by creative-type dad on December 26, 2007 - 12:54 AM
Yup, as a husband myself that’s pretty much the best gift
#10 by stephanie on December 26, 2007 - 1:04 AM
Your photos just tell the story of the entire day – from beginning to end.
#11 by Shoshana on December 26, 2007 - 1:37 AM
I love your montage! You have a cute baby.
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#12 by Ang :o) on December 26, 2007 - 1:43 AM
that’s hilarious! glad someone else’s Christmas had to do with sex and they weren’t afraid to share it!
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#13 by imaginary sarah on December 26, 2007 - 2:27 AM
Good to see the great things that happened in the Carroll household today. Amos went sledding! He wishes he could have shared that with Braden.
Merry Christmas, Carrolls.
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#14 by SandyCarlson on December 26, 2007 - 4:56 AM
Merry Christmas! It’s always good to know exactly what everyone wants!
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#15 by Deanna on December 26, 2007 - 6:21 AM
Looks like a great day! Happy WW and Happy New Year!
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#16 by jill on December 26, 2007 - 7:16 AM
we dont even use bows around here, we just take our clothes off. hope you got some. ha ha ha..
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#17 by Toni on December 26, 2007 - 7:19 AM
Looks like a great day! So glad it was merry….
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#18 by zamejias on December 26, 2007 - 7:47 AM
I agree that there’s so much magic when we celebrate Christmas with a kid (or kids). Happy Holidays!
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#19 by witchypoo on December 26, 2007 - 7:59 AM
OH, Geeze, your bowtie made me laugh out loud. I love it when that happens.
Hope hubby enjoyed his gift
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#20 by HeadGaggler on December 26, 2007 - 8:10 AM
Great pictures. Looks like a wonderful day. Love the last shot…too funny!
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#21 by Dawn on December 26, 2007 - 8:26 AM
Snicker.
I love the Mexican laying on B for a change.
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#22 by Tiffani on December 26, 2007 - 8:35 AM
Nice bow there, Lotus.
And Braden’s not spoiled, just well-loved.
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#23 by Hydes Like Us on December 26, 2007 - 8:47 AM
What a lucky little skunk! Glad you had a Merry Christmas!
Hydes
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#24 by Lisa Milton on December 26, 2007 - 8:48 AM
My kids loved those cars – we gave ours to my 2 year-old nephew & it’s hard to pry him away from it.
Looks like you had a great day (and evening!).
#25 by liza on December 26, 2007 - 9:05 AM
Yep this photos sure tell the story until to the end..lol..;)
Glad you had a joyful Christmas..;)
Liza
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#26 by Angie on December 26, 2007 - 9:34 AM
Why didn’t I think of that? My John would have much rather received that than the traditional ‘dad’ gifts of socks, t-shirts & underwear! Okay, maybe he got a few more things than that, but he still would have preferred that red bow!!
Glad your day went well.
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#27 by janet on December 26, 2007 - 9:45 AM
the bow was the perfect ending to your (as usual) wonderful photos.
toes, though. i’m gonna chew on those toes. i can never get enough baby toes. (must be because my “babies” walk around on freakin’ GUNBOATS now.)
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#28 by DeafMom on December 26, 2007 - 9:51 AM
That last one was hilarious!
#29 by Taz on December 26, 2007 - 10:31 AM
what lovely pics…
am glad to hear ya had a fantastic day…
am thinking of doing a blog with pics of maddison up every day..
thats if you dont mind..
kinda feel i am copying..
#30 by A Jill of All Trades on December 26, 2007 - 11:36 AM
Braden’s Santa booties are cute.
Merry belated Crotchmas!
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#31 by dangerkitty on December 26, 2007 - 12:51 PM
I think any guy would agree that the last pic is the best present ever. Happy WW!
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#32 by regina on December 26, 2007 - 1:32 PM
What nice pictures! I love those little red slippers! Looks like a great time was had by all.
Blessings!
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#33 by Jenn on December 26, 2007 - 1:51 PM
Ha ! Great photos !
Happy Holidays.
#34 by MP on December 26, 2007 - 3:31 PM
That bread is beatiful..almost too good to eat, but not really
Sorry I missed Sunday this week..I wasn’t even on the computer.
Little people and presents from Santa..that is just awesome!
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#35 by Karen MEG on December 26, 2007 - 6:04 PM
Cute, cute, cute…and I’m not just talkin’ about the crotch
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Looks like the little guy had a great Christmas. It is amazing what children add to the holidays. Nothing quite as precious as the holidays through a child’s eyes!
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#36 by Cindy on December 26, 2007 - 7:27 PM
My daughter got one of those cars for Christmas several years ago. She loved it, but it drove me crazy because she then wanted to go everywhere in it instead of in the stroller. Observe, if you will, the astounding noise they made on asphalt. Glad she enjoyed it but was even happier to pass it on to an unsuspecting friend. Good luck!!
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#37 by Jamie on December 26, 2007 - 7:30 PM
Merry Crotchmas! I love Braden’s new wheels.
My mom got me a ton of new undies from Old Navy. I was sooo excited. I am officially old.
p.s. I am going to post Miss A’s meme this week!
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#38 by bananas on December 27, 2007 - 8:41 PM
OMG I so love that last one. Hilarious! Merry Crotchmas to YOU TOO!
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#39 by kompostela on December 20, 2008 - 4:56 AM
How funny!!!! Was laughing so long that my belly is aching:)
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