Christmas Morning

We drove back to Austin to spend Christmas morning at our house and create some of our very first Christmas memories as a family.  It was definitely challenging for me, but Eli had so much fun and this precious smile made it all worth it.

 Christmas Eve night getting ready for Santa.

 He loves a selfie/phone

Eli's first letter to Santa, and of course his response ;)

 Balance Bike, Slide, Drum set - oh my!!

 Christmas Morning!!!  We decorated his door with streamers and balloons.  We could have only done that for Christmas and he would have had a blast .... he is still loving his balloons!

 My little drummer boy! I was about to return this, but now I am glad we kept it.  This is still one of his favorite toys and he plays it every morning - Derek is thrilled :)

 SLIDES!!

 Since my sister wasn't there to take my awkward photos, I figured it was only right to post his picture for her

 Balls and cool sunglasses

 Loving his new balance bike.  But, we might recycle this gift for next year also :)

Love this little reminder - Christmas last year (2014) when he was 6 months old.

Christmas 2013 when we made the announcement we were pregnant with our sweet little boy. Crazy!