Joshua's First Christmas

This post is going to play catch up from all that has happened during Christmas! These pictures are from our stay in Houston.

Joshua playing the piano at Grandma & Grandpa's house. He's starting to get the hang of it...maybe he's Baby Mozart :)










Joshua loves to swing at the park!













Mommy and Joshua enjoying the slide.










Each year in my parent's neighborhood, Santa Clause rides by on a fire engine and throws candy canes. Joshua was a little freightened by the loud sirens.










Auntie Alicia holding Joshua as Santa rides by.










Family pics after the Christmas Eve service at Houston's First Baptist.
...Ashdown Family










...Murrell Family










Joshua opened presents on Christmas Eve night at Grandma & Grandpa's house (Melissa's parents). The animal train is one of his favorites!










He would have been content just receiving bows and ribbons!

We went to Peter's parents' house (Granny & Pop) Christmas Eve night. Joshua woke up very early, but could not start opening presents until Aunt Oksana woke up. Joshua was able to take a nap in Daddy's arms before she woke up.

Burro, Phillip's dog, got in on the unwrapping action!

Joshua unwrapping a present from Mommy & Daddy.

Uncle Phillip & Aunt Oksana helping Joshua unwrap a present.

Then we went to Papa & DenDen's house for our second Christmas celebration of the day.

Lunch at Uncle Numa and Aunt B's house is always fun. Here is Joshua with Cousin Elizabeth and Aunt B.

Joshua ate his first puff at lunch...he was not amused! Puffs are baby cereal that dissolves easily in their mouth.

Granny helping Joshua walk.

Cute picture with Aunt Kelly.

Joshua and Pop at Great Grandma Murrell's house. This is the house Pop grew up in.

Great Grandma and Joshua.