Poor Declan, he woke up with chicken pox on Christmas morning. Just covered with spots! Quinn’s was such a mild episode, but Declan got what the doctor called a “classic” case. He had a couple of rough days, but the worst of it seems to be behind him at this point and he should be on the mend soon.
We enjoyed a delightful Christmas morning here at home. Declan was thrilled to discover Santa’s note in response to the one he wrote the night before, as well as the empty snack plates. (We are LOVING this Santa stuff!) We opened up a few presents, then we got ready and headed over to Gemma and Papa’s house to celebrate the day along with Grandma and Grandpa. We ate a delicious feast, were spoiled with loads of gifts, and the kids did well, considering they weren’t feeling well.
We hope you all had a Merry Christmas!
Alright, so Declan’s note to Santa on Christmas Eve began, “All I want for Christmas is a laser helicopter…” Mike and I exchanged glances thinking, “Well, let the heartbreak begin!” because we didn’t get that for him. Santa’s note addressed this issue, saying something like “My elves tell me that the laser helicopter doesn’t handle very well, so I got you this (Nerf Dart Tag Set) instead….” Declan was so happy to get it! Here he is, striking a pose with Dad in their cool new garb.
I’m including this one because everyone’s always asking me where *I* am in the blog, but when my niece Kai started asking for me, well, let’s just say, here you are, Kai – this one’s for you!
Auntie Erica and Uncle Mike were surprised with special gifts from Declan and Quinn, via a thoughtful Gemma, and D took this picture of us opening them.
Quinn can’t decide if she’s terrified of this moving Santa decoration or not. She likes to stand sort of near it, well-attached to Papa, and makes him turn it on and off while she clings to his shoulder.
Quinny cleverly positions herself next to a loving Gemma, who will surely lend her granddaughter a hand if she needs help getting into MOMMY’S chocolates…
Patient Grandpa showing a VERY patient Declan the ropes on his new laptop-gaming toy.
Quinny teasing a laughing Grandma about giving her new teddy bear a kiss.
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