Christmas In Houston

There's nothing like spending the holidays with the people you love. This year we spent Christmas week with my family in Houston, and in January we'll have the chance to see Dustin's family in Oklahoma. Here are a few pictures from our trip.

Whoops! This picture is actually the day before our trip. Michael is holding his ticket for the North Pole Express and standing in the fake snow. He had a great time riding the train...until he fell asleep.

James was no match for grandma's sleep power. She had him out for naps in 3 seconds flat.

Michael loved decorating gingerbread men. The orange box behind him was full of little animals Santa brought him. Grandpa put his sticker on a box and now he can carry them with him wherever he goes.

Christmas Eve dinner

James getting ready for the big night with my brother Ryan

Our customary visit to the boardwalk a few days before Christmas. This is James running to his wet doom in the dancing fountain

Michael loved the boardwalk. Seeing the sharks in the aquarium was one of the best parts, as well as feeding the ducks
My Mom is too creative for her own good. She got me a box of chocolate for one of my gifts. When I opened it, they were all half eaten with notes about how they tasted
Dustin and Michael on the mend while everyone else opened presents. They were the first to get the stomach flu that circulated through the familyJames playing with my Mom's dog Scooter

When all the festivities are too much for you, grab a giant dinosaur and plop down on a chair for a nap.

James found a new favorite place to play: my Mom's table. When no one is looking he climbs up there and sneaks whatever he can find.

We had a great time being there with everyone and we can't wait to have 2nd Christmas in Oklahoma. Hope your Christmas was as blessed as ours!