Holiday Pics, Part I

We had a really great holiday! Since we had planned on going out to Texas for Christmas, we celebrated Christmas a week early with Stephany's parents and sister in Albuquerque. Here are some fun pics of happenings around the house that week.

Here's Stephany with the little Christmas elves.





Becker and Pappy enjoying the holiday cheer!



And here's the little guy lounging in his pack-and-play while the family decorated the house.



Daddy and Becker checking out the Christmas tree.





Since our Christmas tree was in storage this year, Stephany and I were able to decorate two small trees instead. We were glad to pull out some of our favorite ornaments and have our own little Christmas nook in the family room.



And here's the little boy discovering the wonders of the dryer!



Watching the snow come down with Mommy.



The little boy had some sniffles going on at the time, so we couldn't play outside, but we stepped out to enjoy the snow for just a little while!





Here's a family shot of us at the annual Nob Hill "Shop and Stroll" in early December. Stephany and I had come to this back in 2006 shortly after we were married, and we were really happy to make it again this year. Nob Hill is a fun, quirky neighborhood east of downtown and not too far from the University of New Mexico. There are a lot of locally-owned shops and restaurants there. Stephany was working at a photo studio in Nob Hill when we first met. Also, the church we attend, Mars Hill Church, is there. For the "Shop and Stroll," the shops in Nob Hill stay open late, and the road (part of the old Route 66) is closed for only pedestrian traffic. There are performers and fun events going on. We bundled up and had a great time, and we even saw some friends!



Nathan