Jacob actually had 3 first Christmases! Our first trip was to Staples to visit Jena and Ty. The drive up there was an adventure, as Jacob started to get restless in the car, but we all made it with eardrums intact. He also had his first experience at Burger King. It was only his second time in a restaurant, and he was very well-behaved.
On Christmas Eve, we visited the Schoenbauers
in Faribault. Jacob had a very busy day visiting with his grandparents, and all of his aunts and uncles. When it was time to open presents, Jacob was all worn out. He missed the first part, but he got presents from everyone! He has many new shirts and hats, and some shorts to wear next summer. He also got a couple of outfits to wear next fall. It's hard to imagine him being that big, but it will come fast! He also got a new rattle from his cousin Abby, which he chews on all the time. His new toys are all very colorful, and make fun sounds when you move them. He'll learn to do that soon enough. Right now, he just likes to look at them.
Grandpa and Grandma Schoenbauer were also very generous to Jacob. In addition to new clothes, he got some learning toys. He is going to be learning colors, shapes, and animal sounds in no time! One thing that is really special is the sled they made for him. It has his Christmas picture on it, and we can put it out in front of the fireplace every year.
Unfortunately, we forgot to bring our camera to Staples, so I don't have any pictures. I'll have to borrow some from Mom's camera. I do have a picture of Jacob's present from Jena and Ty, a large rocking elephant. Jacob really likes to chew on the umbrella! He also got some new big boy clothes from Jena and Ty. He looks so grown up in a button-down shirt and pants!
Grandpa and Grandma Boyum also showered their grandson with presents. He got a Bumbo seat, which helps babies sit up before they can do it on their own (he is sitting in it in a picture below). He's getting used to being in it, and he really likes to sit up these days! He also got some new clothes, some keepsake boxes and a piggy bank, and a mirror for his crib. He enjoyed ripping some of the paper off the presents, but also wanted to put it in his mouth.
On Christmas Eve, we visited the Schoenbauers
in Faribault. Jacob had a very busy day visiting with his grandparents, and all of his aunts and uncles. When it was time to open presents, Jacob was all worn out. He missed the first part, but he got presents from everyone! He has many new shirts and hats, and some shorts to wear next summer. He also got a couple of outfits to wear next fall. It's hard to imagine him being that big, but it will come fast! He also got a new rattle from his cousin Abby, which he chews on all the time. His new toys are all very colorful, and make fun sounds when you move them. He'll learn to do that soon enough. Right now, he just likes to look at them.
Grandpa and Grandma Schoenbauer were also very generous to Jacob. In addition to new clothes, he got some learning toys. He is going to be learning colors, shapes, and animal sounds in no time! One thing that is really special is the sled they made for him. It has his Christmas picture on it, and we can put it out in front of the fireplace every year.On Christmas morning, we were at our house. Jacob had his own stocking hanging by the fireplace, and a few presents under the tree. His stocking had some new bibs and some sipping cups. He got a new outfit from Mom and Dad, but his best presents were from Santa. He got the Fisher Price Animal Train and a Rock-n-Stack. Best of all, he got an activity gym that allows him to "stand" and play. It has Sesame Street characters on it, and so far he seems to like it. He's still getting used to being upright for so long, but he's learning how to play with the toys, and he's figured out that he can push up with his feet to get "taller."
No comments:
Post a Comment