Merry Christmas!

December was packed with activities, and while busy, was a terrific Christmas season. Here's a few photos to highlite.

Lots of Christmas books with the boys.

Charlie's as big a ladies-man as T.

 

Our small group get together.

Tommy flirting with Rebecca.

Most of the troop packed in our front room.

The smartest ladies find the Bakker charm irresistible...

Patrick finished an introductory karate class - this is graduation (and marketing - invite your grandparents!).

 

 

 

It seemed like a great class that Patrick really enjoyed. There was a fair amount f homework required to graduate, involving chores at home and good behavior.

The joint was packed way beyond fire Marshall approved limits, and got really warm and uncomfortable. Little guys started to get antsy.

I got to hold the board that Patrick smashed with a karate punch.

A family favorite - zoo lights! It was a really pleasant evening - not too cold as years past.

 

A rare moment - Charlie spontaneously fell asleep in his jumper.

 

 

Our handsome little guy is growing up fast! He's tuned into big-people food all of a sudden and does a great job on bread, crackers, green beans, bananas, and beverages thru straws. We're looking forward to his first teeth any day now.

Sorry tommy, I know you'll hate these when you're older, but mom & dad love your "santa's little helper" elf pjs.

Complete with "belt" and "shoes", they're freakin cute.

Christmas eve, excited out of his mind.

Helping Charlie.

Big C, tasting his new toy.

Christmas day, at the Victorian mansion.

 

Uncle Alan had lots of little helpers handing out presents.

Uncle Alan with his new sneakers and masculine beauty product.

Clothes are a big part of Christmas at the Edwards. I get about as excited as Patrick looks here.

Pat's Victorian tux is now complete. I think he's secretly steampunk...

 

And just today, a new tradition was started. The incineration of the Christmas tree...

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