"Twas the Night Before Christmas"

We have been anticipating Adam's first Christmas since we found out he was joining our family and I can't believe the holidays have finally arrived! Sadly, little Adam has been under the weather this week, but is on the mend and was even able to smile and enjoy his Christmas.

We spent most of yesterday finalizing our shopping and wrapping and then preparing for our annual Christmas Eve feast with Ommy and Poppy! Andy made a homemade spaghetti sauce with the best meatballs I've ever had (thanks Alysia for the recipe!) We also had a great spread of appetizers, including baked brie with garlic fig jam, shrimp cocktail, and pesto and sundried tomato wraps.

Auntie Bebe and Uncle Mark and cousins Dave and Kurt stopped by for the appetizers which was great! Dave and Kurt are wonderful cousins and couldn't stop doting on baby Adam. We were able to give them their Christmas gifts as well, which is always fun!

Adam was also given his first Christmas gifts, an adorable Gund teddy bear that reads "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and Adam was so mesmerized, he loves it!! He also got a Leap Frog music table that recieved rave reviews from cousin Garrett! Thanks Ommy and Poppy!

Auntie Bebe and Uncle Mark got Adam a toy and a Christmas book which we will look forward to reading him every year!

Once our company left, we headed up to Adam's room for a few surprise gifts. I've decided to start a tradition of giving festive PJ's on Christmas Eve, so Adam got Andy and I PJ's and we in turn got him a pair. We also had to add a few additions to inlcude a "Cookies for Santa" plate, "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", and the book "Twas the Night Before Christmas," (not knowing he'd have a bear that could read it to him! :)

I'd say it was a great first Christmas Eve for Adam, and his fever was even gone before the day ended---the best Christmas Eve gift of all!