Bike Ride...

 We went today and bought a bike seat for William (and a cute little helmet) with some of our Christmas money. Of course Ryan couldn't wait to install it. It was a little chilly but  a beautiful day for a bike ride.

We also enjoyed some time in our new red wagon!

And then it was time to warm up inside and have some fun playing in an empty box.

Santa's Reindeer

Caroling in the Park

29 years ago a very pregnant Mia was at home chatting her mother (who was in Holland) when she went into labor. The entire neighborhood, including my dad and brothers were at Caroling in the Park. She had to call my grandfather in Homewood to come over and find my dad at the park. A few hours later I was born! 28 years ago I attended my first "Caroling in the Park" at Triangle Park and I'm pretty sure that I have not missed one since then. It was always so exciting when you heard the fire engine coming up the street. The only thing that has changed are the people that attend, and many of those are still the same. There are still donut holes and hot apple cider.
So, despite William having a horrible cold, I bundled him up and we headed to the park to see Santa and sing some carols.

William looks pretty miserable....

He soon fell fast asleep...

William's First Christmas

Santa definitely visited our house this year! William must have been a very good baby boy because Santa brought him alot of toys!

                                                             

                                                              William was very good at helping to unwrap presents!

Daddy bought William some surprises that Mommy didn't know about....a parachute set, a foam bowling set (the kind you would find in your PE class at school),and a 60 inch beach ball!

Mama Mac and Daddy Mac stopped by Christmas morning with more toys!

Then it was off to Uncle Robbie's and Aunt Rachelle's for some fun with the Cather family and more presents to open...

Then after a short nap (for William) we headed over to the McClendon's and opened MORE presents...

It was definitely a fun first Christmas!

December Happenings

We bundled up last Friday night and headed to Zoolight Safari. It was a little cold but we enjoyed it.

Riding the train...

Lunch with Aunt Jenn and Aunt Brooke for my birthday...

McClendon Family Lake Weekend

We had a great (but cold) weekend at the Lake with the whole McClendon Family. (Somehow I managed to only get a few pictures-none of the aunts/uncles & cousins-sorry)

Santa- Take 1

William had his first visit to the Alabama Theater tonight...and also his first visit with Santa. There were no tears so I would call it a success. We had to move fast for fear that there would be tears so the pictures did not turn out too cute. We are planning on seeing a few more Santa's so by Christmas we should have a cute picture of William and Santa.