A Belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Sorry for the long delay in posting. Doug was off work the last 2 weeks of the year, so I did as much savoring of family time as possible. It was great! We spent time with family, and hung around the house the rest of the time. It was a good vacation for all of us!!

We spent several days in Charleston with Doug's mom and family leading up to Christmas. We drove back to Greenville Christmas day and spent the evening and the next day with my family. We had a great time, and Cal really seemed to love Christmas. He loved the lights on the houses and trees. Our inside lights stayed on almost the entire day. He didn't understand why our outside lights didn't come on as well during the day. However, as soon as it was dark, he wanted to see all the lights on the houses around us. We walked and drove him around various neighborhoods to see lights. Callen also enjoyed handing out Christmas presents. He did not care for the bows on any of the packages, and ripped them off before taking the present to the person it belonged to! He would help unwrap his gifts, but didn't tear into them like I thought he would. Once he realized toys were inside, he was a little more excited to open presents!

Family was more than generous to Cal this Christmas. He racked up on some great outdoor toys, a tool set to help daddy with projects, and other fun toys that you will find Doug and me playing with most of the time!

Here's a glimpse into our break with a bunch of pictures. Enjoy!

Enjoying time in Charleston...

Petting 'Big Al'

Exploring the old streets with mom and Nana

Taking in the train display at The Charleston Place Hotel with Uncle Dave

Walking along the trees in the marsh

Hanging out the window to enjoy ALL the Christmas lights

Playing Santa and taking everyone their Christmas gifts (in my handmade by Oupa wheelbarrow!!!)

Building towers

Seeing what Santa brought...

The Little Drummer Boy

Riding his balance bike with help from mom

Christmas in Greenville...

I'm ready for the grass to grow!

I love my Aunt Kimber!

Hanging with Papa

Chatting with Ella

Finally got the hang of opening presents

Please...no more pictures. I am trying to work here

I told you...no more bows on the presents!

We look forward to all that 2015 has to bring. 2014 was an awesome adventure with Callen, and we are excited to see what all 2015 has in store for us. We wish all of you a healthy, prosperous, and wonderful new year.