Merry Christmas!

We had a truly wonderful Christmas this year.  Not only did we already receive the best Christmas present ever when Finn was born, we were lucky to have Colin's parents (Nanny and Poppy) here to celebrate with us.  When they booked their trip, they were very excited for their first white Christmas.  Then, much to their disappointment (and everyone else in Denver's excitement), we had the warmest December ever, with no snow!).  Luckily there was snow in the mountains, so they weren't completely disappointed.

I wish I had a picture of all the presents before Max started opening them, because that was a spectacle in itself.  But, Christmas was so fun this year because Max understands for the first time who Santa is and what that means for him...

And since Finn isn't old enough to open presents yet, Max happily opened everyone's presents for them.  There were so many presents, he actually got tired of it and took a break with one of his favorite new toys... the roller coaster.

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After a wonderful day with our family, 2 of our good friends' families came over for Christmas dinner.  We had a delicious dinner and a (suprisingly) relaxing evening considering there were 5 kids to keep us busy.  Our day was very special and I hope everyone else's was too.  Merry Christmas!

The boys' first snow tubing adventure

When Finn was 2 1/2 weeks old, we got the ok that he could head up to the mountains, so we decided to take everyone to the Keystone Nordic Center for some snow tubing.  Max, of course, immediately loved it!

This was the only walking and pulling of the tube Max actually did himself.  He quickly learned that Daddy and Poppy would pull him back up the hill if he just stayed in the tube. (I'm not sure Daddy and Poppy had quite as much fun as Max did :)

We thought Mommy would be hanging out in the lodge with Finn, but it was so warm (we didn't even need jackets!) that Finn got to play outside too :)

This picture was taken when the boys got to the bottom of the hill...

Just kidding!  We're not that crazy :)  Finn was happy to pose for pictures and then watch Max go down the hill.

Nanny and Poppy had a great time in the mountains and were very excited to get to play in the snow (this is only the second time they've ever seen snow - the first was when they came to Denver for our wedding reception)!

After 2 hours of outdoor fun, we headed to the resort for lunch.  I could resist posting this picture of Max and Daddy "raising the roof" at lunch :)

Getting ready for Christmas

Christmas is so much more special when you get to see it through the eyes of your children.  We're having so much fun this year watching Max get so excited.  He loves everything about Christmas, the lights, the trees, the music, Santa, and of course the presents!  Max was thrilled to help decorate the Christmas tree this year. 

Very proud of a job well done! :)

Best gift ever

 St. Nick came (a day late since he knew we were still in the hospital), and filled everyone's stockings with great little treats.  My stocking had the best gift of all...

Welcome Finn Henry!

We could not be more delighted to welcome the newest addition to our family -

Finn Henry, 7 pounds, 14 ounces, 19.5 inches.  Here are some pictures from his first few days...

 this one is from his first few minutes :)

 first cuddles...

 first time meeting his big brother Max :)

first family photo

 the 3 loves of my life :)

 Finn and Grandma

 Finn and Nanny

Just hangin' out in the hospital room, having some down time... :)

 Getting ready to go home for the very first time

Let's go!!!