Big Day Sunday

Wow.. Jaxson had his 215th Christmas today and again took home a load of new awesome toys. First we went to the Williams side of the family at my Aunt Lynne's. It was an early morning being in Altoona at 9am but it was a big day for us. We opened up kid gifts, took our annual 'grandkid' picture, and off to White Elephant we went. This year there were some pretty good gifts in the mix including the Set it and Forget it Rotisserie. Sam (16yrs) opened that up and would do anything to get it stolen so he could get something more his style. The people that came after Sam came and went and there he sat with the Rotisserie. Dave was up and without even standing he told Sam he was stealing the rotisserie. Dave and I thought it would get stolen and it was clear that my gift which was pretty good wasn't going to be stolen so I was stuck. Luckily for us all the numbers after us either had one or didn't have room for one and we came home with a Rotisserie! Dave is planning on setting it and forgetting it tomorrow night on some chicken. He is really excited.

The "pout off" (Good timing Dave!)

Best White Elephant gift.. and she loved it!

Bob was wondering where his wife went.

Ben and Fischer

Kyra

Waiting for his next present patiently.

Puppets!

The youngest of the Williams crowd

Then off to Elaine's Christmas gift. She always likes pictures so I stepped it up a notch and had a photographer meet us at the Botanical center and had pictures of all Dave's brother and sisters. It was a warm (dressed in warm sweaters inside the botanical center) but fun day goofing with pictures. Jesse, using his professional expertise, did a great job finding great spots for pictures all around the building. We should be getting them back soon and Elaine was surprised and really happy with her gift.


Then it was off to Cosi Cucina for dinner. We met everyone there after a pit stop to let the dogs out and fed. Jaxson enjoyed bites from everyone's dishes and played with some of his new toys that he brought along to play with. We ate a little early but snacked once we reached our next and final destination, Elaine's house.

I taught Jaxson some good tricks while waiting for our food.

We put on a fire and enjoyed company while unwrapping gifts. Dan, Dave, and Jesse spent most of their time putting together a toy as Jaxson was opening the next. Once he began playing with his Motorworks from Discovery toys he refused to even open another toy. We put together his Sit and Spin and he would spin until he was dizzy and then try to use the screw driver on his motorworks. He was rarely successful at this but continued to try for hours. He giggled and laughed, played and played some more. He played himself until he was so tired I undressed and put him in his pajamas while he snored once we got home around 9 tonight. Back to work then another holiday weekend starting Thursday..

Aunt Mimi trying out the sit and spin. Jaxson thought it was funny.

All together now...