Well this is a little bit late since we're almost 2 full weeks into the 2012 year, but we have our reasons. The week between Christmas and New Year, I got to spend most of it in Winfield which was great and then the day after New Year's until today, either Cameron, Daniel, or I have been sick with some kind of yucky stomach bug (I'll leave the details at that). So here is our Christmas 2011.
Our Christmas
We started with Christmas Eve dinner of Lasagna at my parent's house which was so tasty and I love getting extra time with my family. But the only picture I took on my camera was the uncooked lasagna ready to go in the oven which does not do the lasagna justice.
And beautiful Hannah slept through most of it.
Cameron opening some of his presents - Cameron had a little trouble grasping the concept of opening gifts but we'll get there.
A beautiful snow globe of the nativity scene (that Cameron broke on Dec. 30 - parenting lesson learned) and our family opening gifts
Cameron got great books, Star Wars lunch box, toys including legos, tool set, and cardboard bricks - overwhelmingly blessed by all the gifts
Although Cameron was entertained playing peek-a-boo with grandma around her presents or riding on Uncle David's legs
We eventually turned Toy Story on the iPad in order to watch other family open gifts because Cameron was being a little difficult.
A Family Stone Moment - Erin gave us all framed pictures of Cameron holding Dad's hand at a week old. It was so moving and beautiful and a great way for us to let go and cry and remember Dad.
We went to church later that morning. Daniel and I stayed with Cameron in the nursery and listened to church from there. And then we back to the farm and enjoyed some sandwiches. Then we got on the road for Cameron's nap to Andover. We took a longer way so Cameron could nap longer, but he woke up as soon as we stopped in Augusta, so that kind of backfired.
The Goldak Christmas
Grandpa and Daniel really enjoy playing with the blocks, while Cameron enjoys knocking them down.
Family eating while we continue to fill stuffed from our big breakfast and lunch.
Daniel taught Cameron how to use the banister as a slide - right after this picture we had an injury when Lisa and Cameron bumped heads.
Cameron got Buzz Lightyear from grandpa & grandma. He loves it.
And since the 45 minute nap did not cut it, to keep Cameron happy, Lisa & Cameron watched Toy Story while holding Buzz.
A very worn out boy
McClung Christmas on Dec. 28
Cameron's first eggnog - he likes it - this eggnog is so good & homemade.
He could not get enough.
More yummy food.
A fun riding toy that Cameron got from Jim & Mary
So much fun with a gift exchange for the adults and the kids ranging from 0-12 enjoying their gifts.
Allison and Hannah being so cute while Cameron shares with Ainsley and Marleigh
So blessed by our great families and the prosperity God has given us - God is so good. We certainly missed and still miss dad but he's still with us because he helped make us who we are. And Dad continues to shape and influence us as we constantly think WWVMD - what would Vic McClung do?
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