Oh where to start?!? It's been a crazy train since Thanksgiving with another trip out to Madison, finishing up holiday shopping and preparing for our trip to Elmira. We're exhausted!
First a stop over at Trish and Jon's on our way to NY for Christmas. (We stopped there on the way back too - nice break in the home stretch). The babies don't actually play together, just near each other for now. We're all fine with waiting on the games of tag that will ultimately ensue.
The girls are taking a break from trying to give Colin a kiss
The day after arriving in Elmira we celebrated Colin's 1 year birthday! (Actual DOB is 12/23/08) Colin wasn't too sure what was going on, but he loved the balloons and thought it was great fun to have a room full of people singing to him. He clapped more than anyone at the end :) Lots of our NY family took time out of their busy holiday schedules to be with us - thanks!
The bakery made Colin his own cake - yummy!
Favoritest birthday present
The almost-week between Colin's party and Christmas was busy and fast. We finished up shopping and spent time with the family, both at the house and the restaurant. The large group gathering for the Flores family is Christmas eve. (Clam chowder, sausage and tamales - you wouldn't think these go together but it was awesome!) Christmas morning was wonderful, albeit early with Colin waking 2 hours earlier than usual - imagine how early it will be when he knows Santa is coming!
Colin "helps" cousin Enrique open his present
Colin and Aledia plan with his new xylophone
We rounded out the trip with a surprise 30th birthday party for Juan's brother Carlos thrown by his fiancee Krissy. (And he was surprised)
We had Colin up waaay past his bedtime so he could at least see everyone for the 1st 1/2 of the party. He's very sleepy but enjoys playing with the Red Sox-friendly side of the family up there.
The best baby hair ever Carlos!
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