merry merry

We had Christmas on Tuesday.  Unlike actual Christmas day we all had Tuesday off from work and had nothing to rush out for...so Tuesday it was. 

wondering if the gifts are in the way
of the train


checking out his stocking
toothbrush, toothpaste, body spray & a toy car

after stocking we ate some yummy breakfast and then got to our
presents, Oliver had to try his new underwear on right away!

 Jim has an extensive stash of Brio trains from his childhood
we gave Oliver the shed and the crossing gates for Christmas.
Ya for free presents!

new socks "I do it!"

 painting with water 

new race track

He opened his presents slowly and enjoyed checking out his new things.  It was nice not having any other plans for the day; no church, no dinner to go to, just hanging out.  Also, since it wasn't actually Christmas we were able to stop by the fabric store so I could get a few things to go with my new sewing machine. 

We are really lucky.  People are always so nice to us and very sweet to invite us over, knowing our families are far away.  On Christmas eve we went to some friends for a nice dinner and then to church.  Then today (Christmas) Oliver and I worked at the church nursery and then headed over to some other friends for a nice lunch and some fun.

ooooo fancy
getting ready to go have lunch with our friends 

 

Oliver is wearing a tie because we are going to a wedding in January, so we need to practice.  His comment about tie wearing "no tie mama, no."  He actually ended up wearing it all morning.  So handsome!