Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Stephanos is Two months today...















Stephanos is full of smiles and coos! He's getting so big and becoming more of a baby with personality. He'll let you know when he's hungry and dirty diaper. Most importantly, like his mommy, when he needs quite time, he'll for sure let you know! Amelia loves his so much. She's shares her toys, feeds him his bottle and tries to bounce him in his bouncer and someday will bounce him across the room, if no-one is looking. She's still learning to be gentle with her little brother. She can't wait to play with him!!!! Stephanos' Greek Name Date was December 27th. In Greek cultures, the name date is actually celebrated rather than their actual birth date of that name. We'll stick to 10/29:) Two days after Christmas would be tough!

Disney on Ice











Papa took Amelia and others to Disney on Ice. It was a great afternoon! Thanks Papa!!!

Christmas Day at Nana and Papa's











Sadly I only took one photo of opening gifts! Amelia enjoyed the presents she received though. Santa came for the couples. Straty and I were Team Hadj that got their bootie kicked! Anyway Straty and I were mom and dad's Secret Santas. We decided to start the gift giving 12 days before Christmas, leaving a gift with a scrabble letter clue. We had the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future came 3 times, Scrooge made a few visits as well. It was fun leaving the gifts and clues. The final destination was to be a vow renewal at a spot they call New Orleans by their house. It was short and suite. We end 2009 with a new film title "Four Weddings and a Baby"

Christmas Morning





It was so much fun this year watching Amelia enjoy Santa and her gifts. We are still opening gifts! She truly enjoys each one she gets and must give it the time it deserves before moving onto another present. I think it's better this way, in hopes she appreciates things given to her. Stephanos laid back and took things in. That cute little Christmas outfit Yaya got him....well he was in it for am gifts and then blew out his pants:) It was a great morning! Off to Nana and Papa's house!

Getting ready for Santa's arrival




We set out TJ's Candy Cane Joe cookies and eggnog for Santa, after daddy read the "Night Before Christmas." Auntie Sarah and Uncle Dean's pig attended the festivities! What a great evening.

Under the Christmas Tree "Our Famliy"




Christmas Eve Dinner "Breakfast"



"Too many chefs in the kitchen!"


We had yummy french toast, bacon, sausage, eggs, fabulous pastries and more!!! After dinner, we got into our PJ's and did the gift exchange game. Lots of fun!!!

Christmas Eve and FCCHB






This was Amelia's first time going up with the children on Christmas Eve. Pastor Bruce was so proud he could pronounce Amelia's name correctly this time:) He asked her what she wanted for Christmas and she had to think about it! The whole family was there!