Christmas Day Recap

Christmas Day ’09 at the Finch house… nuf’ said! Here’s Brennan opening his train!

“Dada… I got train!”

Cousin Chase wanted to give Knox a piggy-back ride.

Chase was asked to sit in front of the tree for a picture. He decided to crawl up under the tree & on top of the gifts… hey, whatever works.

We had a feast & all the family contributed. Dad brought 5 massive Porterhouse steaks, my sister contributed halibut & shrimp, mom made potato casserole & stuffed mushrooms, & we made sweet potato & pineapple casserole. I’m sure there were other things but this is what made my plate.

Somehow our ‘prissy’ dog Bailey ended up with a bow. She thinks everyone came over to see her.

Brennan slept through lunch so he wanted to eat corn as we opened presents. He is eating corn in almost every picture I have of him yesterday.

Yep… that’s Chase!

The boys all received a tool belt with tools from Grandaddy. Here’s Hunter in his gear. He told Knox at one point, “Knox, don’t be afraid… I’m just a hard workin’ boy!” He comes up with the funniest stuff. One day as my dad was taking the boys to school, Hunter asked Grandaddy a question. As Grandaddy thought about how to respond & began to answer, Hunter interrupted, “Grandaddy, all I want is a yes or no!”

Brennan in his Black & Decker vest & his new ride.

This pretty much sums up what occurred after the boys got their new rides.

My sister Amy holds Knox as he receives his new backpack; he’s excited.

Knox got a new ride too although he still needs a bit of help trying to sit up.

Meme bought the boys beanbags. They are from The Land of Nod & are super-nice. I have a feeling we will be purchasing from them in the future.

Chillin’ out to a little Baby Einstein in their super cool beanbags.

Brennan’s new train. I’m not sure who had more fun with this, Brennan or daddy?

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. As I reflect upon it, I realize that we found much more pleasure in the ways we were able to give to others. I’m thankful to God at how He is changing our hearts & our family to be less self-absorbed & have a greater desire to give. I’m not “there” yet, but thankful for His work in our lives. Merry Christmas friends!