Merry Christmas

 Due to COVID we stayed in Arizona for the Christmas holiday. This was not an easy decision, but we feel like it was the best decision for our family. Max was super bummed about not doing our annual tradition of traveling to WI for Christmas, so I did whatever I could to still make it special and fun.

After Ninja class on Wednesday night, we went on a bike ride through the neighborhood looking at Christmas lights. Max had a blast with this and he was even more excited to do it in his onesie.

For Christmas Eve morning we went to breakfast so Max could get his avocado toast with salmon and a large hot chocolate.

We spent the day lounging around and Max and I snuggled on the couch together and watched holiday movies. This was the best part. I really enjoyed my Max snuggles while watching movies. I told Max that we need to do this more often. For dinner, we stuck to our tradition of steak and crab legs along with chocolate fondue for dessert. Even though most of our traditions were not happening this year I tried to keep as many as I could. This included popping bottles.

After dinner, dessert and our Christmas movie Max and Andy tracked Santa before heading to bed. 

Max woke up to find that Santa arrived. He was so excited to see the gifts Santa brought. Max must have been a good boy this year because he had a giant pile of presents from everyone. 

Zoe was even excited to get her presents.

After the presents, there was a nice surprise at the door. Max was super bummed about not seeing any of his grandparents for the holiday, but my parents decided to drive down and see him. This was a secret and a very nice surprise for Max. They called to tell him their presents finally arrived and have been delivered. He should check the front door. When he opened the door grandpa J and grandma V were standing there. He was shocked. I did not get pictures of this, but I did take a video. 

After many hugs we all sat down for Christmas breakfast. Then it was onto opening more presents. 

We made grandma L's beef tenderloin recipe for Christmas dinner and of course popped another bottle, per Max's request. 

The dogs have become friends and Zoe was going to snuggle with Wendy and Cody rather they liked it or not. 

Game playing.

Wishing all of our family and friends, near and far, a very Merry Christmas!