Isaac's First Christmas

We had a good first Christmas with Isaac. After all he is our Christmas miracle. December 22nd we celebrated with Ross' parents, sister Erin, brother Nolan and his wife Nicole, sister Gina and her husband Brad and their little boy Caden. We had a wonderful time. Isaac was spoiled of course. He got the cutest little winter sweater from his Aunt Erin. His Aunt Gina, Uncle Brad and cousin Caden gave him a little musical drum. This was hand picked by Caden so it must be good! Grandma and Grandpa gave him an Aquarium for his crib and a couple toys. It was great. Christmas Eve the only plans we really had was to go to the Children's service at church. My best friend Sheila had come over earlier and Isaac got a new sleeper and a Winnie the Pooh bear that plays music. Isaac wore his new sleeper along with his Santa hat to church. After church we went over to Grandma and Grandpa K's house for snacks and a movie.

Christmas Day we headed to Milford and spent the afternoon at my Aunt Marline and Uncle Bruce's house. Also there was my Aunt DeAnna, Uncle Mark, cousins Lydia and Leah, cousin Will, Travis and his wife Juli and their little girl Addison, my brother Chad and his 2 girls Kim and Emily, my brother Ryan and his wife Michelle and Daryan and Norah. I think that's everyone. Isaac wore his little Santa suit and was as adorable as ever. We had our annual walk as usual. Every year since I can remember we write down how long we think it will take to walk 1/2 mile. Whoever comes closest wins money. This year I put down 10 minutes 45 seconds and came in at 10 minutes 26 seconds. I got 3rd place and won $2.00. Later on we did the children's exchange and grab bag. Norah had Isaac's name and he got a cute little sweater outfit. I can't wait for him to fit into it. I ended up with a flash drive which I really needed for all of Isaac's pictures. Ross ended up with what he brought (the tape measure) but he really wanted it anyway! About 4:30 we packed up and hurried over to Grandma and Grandpa W's house. We had soup and sandwiches for supper. Isaac was entered in the children's exchange this year and got a nice warm blanket from Ava. Then we did a grab bag while playing jeopardy. I'm no good at that game. I was about the last female but I did get a good gift. I got some hand soap from bath and body and a good smelling candle.

The 26th my family came to our house to open gifts. I made monkey bread for the first time and it came out yummy! My Mom and Michelle brought the rest, egg bake, orange juice, bacon and dessert. We had a great time. Isaac got a lot of cute gifts. He got a little jean jacket from Michelle and Ryan and the family. Michelle's mom Barb made him some little mittens that are so cute. Chad and Vickie got Isaac a set of onesies which are very cute. Kathy and the girls gave Isaac a little toy and a mirror for the car. Grandma and Grandpa got Isaac a Winnie the Pooh hamper, bath seat, and some sleepers. I think that's it, it's hard to remember. I got a pair of pajamas, Okoboji sweatshirt, and the Magic Bullet. Our final Christmas celebration was last night with the whole Kooiker clan. It was a good time. Uncle Glenn had Isaac's name and gave him a pair of jeans and a cute racing t shirt. I got a cute Welcome decoration. Everyone enjoyed meeting Isaac. He was a good baby.

Okay onto the pictures, I didn't get a whole lot, hard to take pictures and take care of a baby I guess!