For Thanksgiving we went to Tennessee to see my grandparents and my aunt and uncle. Mom and Dad went with us, and we had a great time. The car ride was quite long, and in total we were in the car for 4 days since we took 2 days up and 2 days back to keep Micah from being in the car for 12 straight hours. I think he did wonderfully considering being strapped in a carseat for 6 plus hours. It was so great to see my family, and for them to get to know Micah. The food was
great, and it was so nice to be with my family at Thanksgiving since we usually spend Thanksgiving with Wesley's family.
The first week of December began our busy Christmas season. The first weekend we were in the Middleburg Christmas parade with our youth group. It was a very cold night, and we had to bundle up.
The next weekend we had our youth Christmas scavenger hunt and Christmas party. This year I planned the night. The kids had a lot of fun, but it was at times very chaotic and stressful. I think I may retire from planning youth events. LOL! That week we also had family pictures taken and visited Santa with my nephews. Micah was not too keen on Santa.
The third weekend we took Micah to Disney for the first time for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party. This is a tradition that Wes and I started last year. It is a night time event at the Magic Kingdom with special shows, fireworks, and parade. They serve free hot chocolate and cookies throughout the park and even make it snow on Main Street. We had so much fun last year that we convinced my parents to go with us this year to take Micah for the first time. Micah was wide-eyed (except when he was sleeping) just taking every thing in. The parade was so great and very special for this 1st time mommy as I watched my little boy experience the Magic for the first time. Wes and I love Disney, and we plan to take Micah many times in the future. I know he won't remember this trip, but I always will.
And finally it was Christmas. I have been waiting all year for this. Christmas is our favorite time of year and we couldn't wait to share it with Micah. We tried to celebrate 12 Days of Christmas, but with our busy schedules we just couldn't make it happen. Maybe next year. We celebrated Christmas Eve with Wesley's family, but opened one present with Micah before going so that he could open his very first present with just us. We just wanted to make every moment special for him. Christmas Eve was nice and calm with Wesley's family. Micah's favorite thing was the bows, which surprised me because he loves paper so much. Then Christmas morning we had our own time together, and then went over to my brother's for Christmas with my family and my 2 cute nephews. Their house was covered with toys and wrapping paper from the boys opening all their presents. Micah just sat back very calmly and quietly looking at all of Hovey and Hayden's mess. Although we encouraged our families not to get Micah too many things, he still walked away with quite a few new toys and clothes. We have had a lot of fun over the last 2 days checking out all the new toys. Christmas is so much fun with a little one to share it with.
As far as Micah goes these days, he is crawling all over the place, exploring every where he can get to, and pulling up on anything that will be still. He is loving his mobility, and has even gotten Hayden into the act now. They keep me very busy during the week, but it is so much fun to watch them explore.
It has been an exciting month. We hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas , and a Happy New Year!
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