Milczarek Family: Christmas 2012!

We moved into our new home in North Barrington at the beginning of December. By Christmas, we had unpacked most boxes, hired a contractor to remake our bar (long story which will be explained under a different post) and got ready to host Christmas!

We had four fun-filled Christmas holidays!
Saturday was spent with the Thames side. Ellie enjoyed playing with her cousins and mom and dad received some adult conversation because everyone wanted to hold Trey. Trey loves being passed around, and it's like a game of hot potato. Unfortunately Cousin Jeff was left holding Trey when the timer went off...but he wore the puke stain with pride!
Sunday was Christmas with Grandma and Grandpa S and Chris & Angie. Uncle Chris gave Ellie a Big Wheel and it was all over - no presents were needed after that and mommy and daddy couldn't put the car together fast enough! Trey was a big boy and sat at the dining room table with us in his high chair!
Monday we enjoyed Christmas Eve with Grams, Gramps and the GPs. Dakota spent a little too much time harassing Gramps by walking in front of the camera during every third picture. But Gramps did get a lot of good looking doggy butt shots!!
Tuesday we celebrated Christmas at Aunt Joan's house. Santa even made an appearance! Ellie enjoyed handing out presents for Santa, until she received Caillou books - then nothing else mattered. Trey sported his Santa outfit, too.

Christmas Morning we spent by ourselves and enjoyed opening presents and baking cupcakes! Ellie helped mommy make the batter by spooning in the dry mixture a tablespoon at a time. She did very well and didn't spill much at all! She also learned that the batter is YUMMY! She kept saying "I want to eat more of that."
Christmas Morning also meant that Santa had come during the night! Ellie was very excited to get a play Kitchen! Trey received a hammer and ball set which Ellie decided she wanted - it's amazing how good her hand/eye coordination is!