Christmas Recap

Although we avoided hazardous driving weather for our Christmas travels, our trip wasn't uneventful. About an hour from Grandma and Grandpa Todd's house, Jeremiah got car sick and threw up. The irony was that as he was intently reading his second book, John made a comment about how he was relieved that he didn't get car sick. That's karma! This facilitated a quick pit stop to clean him up and a second bath for that day when we arrived at Grandma and Grandpa Todd's house. We enjoyed dinner and socializing with family. We read the Christmas story from the Bible and then kept Jeremiah up to go to 11 p.m. service. It was important for us to be in church together on Christmas eve and the other services didn't work for our schedule. He lasted until the second or third verse of "Joy to the World" and crashed on my shoulder just before the sermon.


Here is shot of him supervising Grandpa building a fire on Christmas eve.


Among other goodies, Santa brought a table and chairs for him.



We opened gifts with the Todd clan on Christmas morning. He helped Aunt Carrie hand out presents.



Later that day, we all relaxed and enjoyed snacking. G&G Schnitzler came over that evening to play games and spend time with us too.


The next morning we headed out for the initiation of his sled, a Christmas present from Aunt Carrie. The adults joined in the fun, and quickly taught Jeremiah about making and throwing snowballs. He proceeded to repeat that action the next day with his Schnitzler cousins.



This is Grandpa pulling the sled to the park with Jeremiah in it.

Friday afternoon we headed for Elizabeth to spend time with the other side of the family. We had a nice dinner, the cousins played, and we enjoyed all being together (a rare occasion anymore). Jeremiah received some great presents that he can wear, play with and treasure!

Each year, the family celebration involves the kids putting their Christmas balls on the tree after Grandma shares a special moment talking about it being Jesus' birthday and the reason we give presents. Here is Jeremiah listening intently.

After gobbling down some pancakes on Saturday morning, Jeremiah joined his cousins for fun in the snow. He also visited the sheep and cows at Papa's farm. Then, it was time for more play at Grandma's house and a visit to the local pizza joint that night.

Sunday brought time with the extended Schnitzler family and the loooong drive back home. We've spent the week playing with new toys, unpacking bags, and trying to remember that he's not this age for long.

Here he is playing with some of his new Fisher Price Little People toys. Front and center is J.V. Todd International Airport and the train station is to the left. These are sure to see much more action in the years to come!