Christmas Day

I think Ben & I were more excited on Christmas morning than the baby was.  We were so eager for Jackson to come downstairs that we were up at 7am -- coffee made, video camera rolling -- just waiting on the first whimper from upstairs.  Around 8:00, we couldn't stand it any longer and broke our #1 rule: never wake a sleeping baby!  Jackson went from grumpy to happy in about 20 seconds and didn't know what to think when we saw all the gifts under the tree!

The big gift from Santa -- a 4-wheeler just like Daddy's, only smaller.  He was a bit intimidated by the power behind this bad boy and preferred to push it instead.  (On a side-note 2 weeks post-Christmas, Jackson still prefers the green 4-wheeler that Ben salvaged from the neighbor's trash.)



Helping Poppy open the "Bimini's Oyster Bar Ring Game" that Ben carefully constructed for Poppy.  Poppy was so surprised & impressed by Ben's level of detail and handiwork.

Jackson's other favorite gift: his cowboy boots!  Oma & Opa picked out the perfect gift!

Next came the stockings...Jackson was eager to help Nanny & Poppy open their's first!

Jackson loves his Poppy!

After presents & breakfast, we loaded up the car & headed to Bebe & PopPaw's in Conover to celebrate Christmas with them & Mike & Jenn.  First things first at Bebe's...more presents!!  Uncle Mikey & Aunt Jenn gave Jackson this awesome guitar, which he loves!

Giggling with Bebe...this little boy sure does adore her!  "Bay-Bay" as he calls her! 



 Time to open his presents from Bebe & PopPaw, including a Thomas train set (which I failed to actually get a picture of).  He was obsessed with it.  And still is.

Showing Uncle Mikey his choo-choo and cowboy hat!

The rare group shot...Christmas Day 2010!