Son,
We had a busy and fun-filled Christmas week this year. On Thursday we took you to go look at the lights at Interlochen located in Arlington. Once you get older I am sure the lights at Interlochen will still be a tradition, but in case they aren't, I will elaborate. Interlochen is a residential community where everyone gets together and decorates their homes/yards for the public to view. The drive takes about an hour just to view it, thankfully we live down the street from it. You slept through first half of the drive but you seemed to enjoy the second half once you woke up. Here are a few homes we saw....
On Friday, our family (including Shorty) drove to Arkansas. Thats where we saw your Great Grandmother, all of your great aunts and great uncles, and cousins (and 2nd cousins). You received a lot of attention and everyone held you in their arms. I was lucky enough to take photos of you and your Great Grandmother. She is almost 80 years old and I want you to get to know her as much as possible. She said you were a big boy and she wasn't able to hold you for too long.
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| I love this photo of you and Great Grandma |
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| She is definitely someone you should look up to... |
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| :) |
On Saturday morning, yourself and I (along with some family) went to the Thai Buddhist Temple at 7:00 am in the morning. You were tired and slept through the trip but I was able to take a few photos of the experience. Two of the senior Monks prayed for you and said you were a big baby. Just to let you know, your mother and I are not the most religious people in the world. But we want to expose you to different religions and let you choose the "right" one for you. We will support you in your decision.
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| The view from the Temple's window |
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| Praying |
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| Blessing |
Later that night, which is Christmas Eve, everyone gathered at Grandma's house, had Christmas Dinner, and opened presents. It seemed as if you really enjoyed opening your presents, due to the sounds the gift wrapping paper makes. You received a lot of toys and some clothes. Your mother and I discussed how it was interesting that you received a lot of toys/gadgets which will help get you to sleep longer at night; we will see if it works and I will let you know.
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| Great Grandma's tree |
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| That's not even half the people that were there |
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| One of the sleeping gadgets |
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| Another one of your sleeping gadgets |
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| Shorty helped with the torn wrapping paper |
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Your mother and I hope you enjoyed your first Christmas as much as we did. We love you.
- Dad
