Sunday, January 3, 2010

Christmas 2009

We had a busy but great Christmas this year. We got up and opened presents from us and Santa (ok, so Donny & I actually opened presents Christmas Eve night - we're like little kids...we just can't wait!). Patrick was pretty excited about his new tool bench he got from Santa and the Mickey Mouse Choo Choo ("Mickey" is his current obsession) he got from us.
The Holiday Express "Choo Choo" that was supposed to go around our Christmas tree (we couldn't do that because Patrick liked to sit in the middle of it) was still his favorite thing. It was a sad day for him (can't say we were too sad) when it was put away for the season.
Then, Dad, Shelly, Uncle Tyler and Tyler's friend Neesha (sp?) came over that morning. We had a great time with them playing Wii (nothing like a good 2 on 2 tennis tournament to get the day going), laughing a lot and opening presents. Grandma & Grandpa Patterson gave Patrick a John Deere tractor, a tiny recliner for their house, and a John Deere tractor book.
Grandpa Patterson & Patrick have a stolen moment together. I wonder what they were talking about.

To end the day just right, Grandma J pulled into town at about 5:00. We were all so exhausted we decided to hold off on opening presents with her until the next morning. For some reason I forgot to take pictures that morning. Grandma J got us sleds, Mickey Mouse books, a Thomas the Train, and more Mickey Mouse books!!
I think it is obvious that Patrick (well, all of us for that matter) was spoiled this Christmas. We feel very blessed that were able to spend the holidays with all of our parents and that they are all such great grandparents.
Happy New Year!!

2 comments:

The Perry's said...

Patrick is getting so big and so cute! I have to say that I am with you on your post a little while ago when you said your son is all Donny. Kate's facial expression are EXACTLY Ty. I have to looked hard to find me. I am glad you had a great Christmas!
Love,
Danielle

Andrea said...

Christmas looked awesome! I love that he has an obsession. It makes holidays so fun! Plus I love your carpet.