An Oregon Christmas

Since it is Orin's first Christmas,

and Casey's first time getting to be Santa Clause, 

we decided to really get into the Christmas spirit this year.

For the last couple weeks we have been listening to holiday music,

dancing around the house, eating cookies,

and playing in the snow.

We have also spent some time coming up with ridiculous ways

to photograph Orin for holiday cards.

He has been more than accommodating.

Our actual Christmas celebration began on 

 the 24th when we stopped by 

Casey's Aunt Teresa's house for a Christmas Eve party.

Orin's great aunts Teresa and Roxanne

showered Orin with brightly colored toys

and a set of Baby Einstein cards

(everyone has big plans for Orin's education)

The next morning we went over to Nana Sheree's house 

for a Christmas breakfast feast.

After stuffing our bellies we headed into the living room

to open presents.

It didn't take long for Orin to realize that all of the action

was under the tree.

By the end of the morning Orin had been thoroughly spoiled 

with clothes, toys, and books.

He loved his new blue striped body suit

that his Aunt Katie bought for him...

but his all-time favorite present

was definitely from his Grandpa Ed

who gave Orin a red Radio Flyer wagon!

Orin was so excited he stood on his toes.

He can't wait to cruise around town when the snow melts.

After opening presents we took a couple goofy pictures 

for next year's Christmas cards

before heading home so that Orin could

 recharge before another Christmas celebration.

Christmas number two was at home.

The guest list was limited,

but the presents were abundant.

This year Santa brought Orin teethers, rattles, trucks,

clothes, and a cool stackable frog.

After opening all of his gifts, Orin hung out and played with

his new toys while I frantically finished 

some last minute packing for our trip to Massachusetts

to have two more Christmas celebrations.

I will check back in from there.

Until then, goodnight, and let us all pray that now

Christmas is officially over

the crazy people who live across the street will stop blasting 

Jingle Bells all night long.