Jingle Bells

This is our last Christmas as a family of two. It has been pretty amazing.

Some highlights:

Breakfast in bed from my amazing husband- more than once.

 Eli had his very own Christmas stocking at the Brown house...so tiny and cute. 

There were LOTS of presents. Some of my favorites included the most AMAZING baby monitor EVER, an ADORABLE chevron ottoman, and a floor lamp for the nursery with a foot switch that should make our night-time nursing sessions much more relaxing.

And in more obvious Christmas "highs", we got to stare at/ hold / play with our little niece, Grace 

Then we went over to do Christmas at my parents' house. Ashley made a delicious breakfast for all of us while we got to play with Lizzie. Again, lots more presents for ALL of us- Eli included. 

We got Eli's natural labor classes covered as well as some adorable outfits for him and some fun things for mom and dad. Rico got lots of "dad" shirts (apparently plaid shirts are "dad" shirts)

We taught Lizzie where her soon to be cousin Eli is, and his name. It comes out closer to "E-why", but it works for now. 

Our niece LOVED the present we got her. We had been waiting to give it to her since she was only a few months old. 

She ALSO loved Max (as usual)- and made this stiff "everyone look into the camera" picture into a perfect little moment caught on camera. (She was headed in to give Max kisses)

And then, in a moment that melted my heart, she went to sit near her uncle Rico. She originally sat straight up- with perfect posture, but looked over to him and decided to mimic his slouch. She scooted herself down until she had achieved the perfectly casual slouch. You can see how proud Rico is.