Christmas 2013

Let it be known that we had a white Christmas, and it was beautiful.

On Christmas Eve night, we enjoyed a family part at the community ballroom with our extended family and had a wonderful time.  We had a great dinner and visited with all our family members.  Beckham l-o-v-e-d ever minute of it.  He ran all over and explored the big building.  He really made himself quite at home.

 My cousin directed a children's Christmas nativity, which is one of my absolute favorite Christmas traditions.  Beckham was a shepherd this year and quite enjoyed preforming in front of every one.  At the end of the production, everyone clapped for all the children, and Beckham was elated to think that all these people were clapping for him.  He squealed and jumped for joy and clapped in return.  Jason got a video of it, and I will forever treasure that memory of him as the littlest shepherd in the Hall nativity. 

My aunt prepared a family gift exchange which was really fun.  We each received little gifts and afterwards Grandma said a few words.  She ended with a famous line from my Grandpa Hall.  "I love every jack one of ya!"  She even stared us down and pointed at each one of us.

The party ended past Beckham's bedtime, which Beckham was trilled about.  He had a bath at Grandma's and we went home.  Beckham fell asleep in the car after about two minutes of driving.  We hurried home for Santa to come.  Jason and I were so excited for Santa to come, but I am pretty sure that Beckham had no idea of what was going to happen in the morning.

Santa Claus came and visited us!  Beckham and I walked downstairs and saw all of his toys.  I believe it was a bit overwhelming for him.  Actually I know it was, because Jason and I had to open some of his gift to get through it all.  He loved all of his toys and thoroughly enjoyed playing with them.

Beckham actually only got fruit snacks in his stocking, which he as completely content about.  But, we wanted to give the full experience of Christmas morning.  He had a few Kit-Kats from our stockings before breakfast.  He liked it, but was not a fan of the mess.  He likes to be clean.

After a little candy, we had a breakfast feast.

Here is Beckham in his Christmas outfit.  What a stud!



 And, later that day, we went out and visited our Grandma and Grandpa.  It was actually a rather small gathering for Christmas at their house this year consisting of  Beckham's Great-Grandma Richards, uncle Courtney and Whitney who were all here for Christmas. Mom made a great Christmas meal, and we enjoyed spending time with each other.

Beckham loved all the attention and particularly enjoyed playing with the toys, Grandpa's Christmas train, and reading storied. 

While he slept, Jason and I even played with Grandpa's present, the 4-wheeler.  Brr!  That was cold!

We watched Christmas videos and had a nice relaxing day.  Before we knew it, the day was gone and we were ready for bed.  It always amazes me how much preparation and anticipation come with Christmas, and it ends so fast.  That's okay though, because this has been by far one of the best Christmas yet.