CHRISTMAS..finally

This post is a TAD late but we spent Christmas this year in Arkansas.  After our move to Illinois we are now TEN hours away from Hans' family in Arkansas.  Nolan was an angry elf approximately 8 of the hours. We hit the winter storm Draco on the first night traveling and after we watched 5 cars in front of us fly into the ditch Hans finally let us to stop at a hotel. 

We finally arrived to the Gustafs' beautifully decorated house!

Even Miriam's liquor looked festive..

The second night in Arkansas we went to see the lights..

Nolan with grandpa and grandma G.

Photo bombing my picture!

Nolan loves him some Uncle Ricky.

He also loves coasters..and spent much of his Christmas Eve rearranging them.

With aunt Gretchen and uncle PP (Not sure who is to blame for Nolan's comb over..)

Cuddling with Grandpa Gustaf and his new Teddy bear.

A picture of me and baby blur.

Watching a christmas movie?? Most likely it was football..

Nolan on Christmas morning...he slept until 8:15am .  I had to "accidentally" cough by his room to wake him up because I wanted to open presents!

Miriam in her new grinch robe...

Don't forget our ugly christmas sweaters!

It was close but I think they won for the ugliest overall outfits..

Cozy Coupe

Nolan got a new car from Grandma and Grandpa Gustaf for Christmas...and it took about 3 hours for Hans to put it together.

Nolan was very patient and also a great help.

Because boy did Hans need help..

 
Trying to help the process go a little faster Nolan showed Hans where the pieces were suppose to go.

 Helping to keep it steady.

This part took awhile..

Relaxing in his topless/wheeless car while dad took a break.

Nolan starting to get annoyed with how long it was taking.

Back to the manual..

FINALLY!! I'm outta here!

Christmas card out-takes!

By now you should have gotten my Christmas card so I can show you the out-takes!

It began by setting the background.  While I was testing the light with my camera, Nolan took a tumble pushing his toy. Crying baby= Great start.

Once everyone was in a better mood Hans handed Nolan the cookie.  And Nolan went into shock...

 He tentatively took a bite...ready for his dad to take it away at any second..

This is a cookie right???  The thing mom and dad NEVER share with me???

Second bite..

This is officially the best day of my life!

The third bite..that he never lets go of.

 Even after it starts to crumble..

There is no letting go..

Just shoves it all in...

Merry Christmas! :)