Christmas 2019

CHRISTMAS 2019
AGE 5 MONTH 5
DEC 22 – DEC 28 (2019)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22

We drove to Bend, OR, making our (new normal) stops at Burger King and Burgerville in The Dalles, OR. {Impossible Whoppers, fries, play break @ BK; Bliss shake @ Burgerville}. In the evening, Todd practiced his strong moves while watching American Ninja Warrior. Before bed, he drew a Dr. Seuss-like car on his Magnadoodle.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23

When we visit my parents, Todd always loves play-fighting with Grandpa! He cracked us up eating his romaine lettuce like a savage.

In late morning we went to the Juniper Swim & Fitness Center. I did the water class with Grandma & Grandpa, while Todd played in the kid’s pool. At one point, they had to clear the kid pool, so Todd got to join me in the shallow end of the regular pool. Next up, we had some non-dairy sorbetto at Bonta (and did some Christmas shopping!).

Next, we went to the movie theater to see Frozen 2. It was great! Back at the house, Grandma made homemade mac ‘n cheez for dinner.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 – CHRISTMAS EVE

On Christmas eve morning Eric and Todd went to the Sun Mountain Fun Center. This was Todd’s first time on a bumper car!

Nana and Grampy (Jason’s parents) hosted dinner this year. Keeping with tradition, Nana bought the cousins matching elf shirts to wear. Ashley was the princess elf, Eli was the gamer elf, and Todd was the cute elf. It was an opportunity to take some group family photos. As usual, we had lasagna for dinner.

After dinner, Grandma played songs on the ukulele and Grandpa opened his birthday presents.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 – CHRISTMAS

On Christmas morning I told Todd that it was Christmas morning time, and he said he knew it. He asked if everyone could open their presents, and he said, “And even Grandma can open her pan. And it’s so heavy.” [That cracked me up! He was talking about a cast iron pan 😀 ]

Interestingly, he wasn’t in a hurry to go to Karin’s house. His mind was on everyone else opening their presents, rather than opening his own presents.

Of course, once he saw the presents under the tree that all changed!

Karin and Jason hosted Christmas dinner.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26

Eric did some go-kart racing at K-1 Speed. He placed first in both his heats! Todd posed on the podium for him!

We went out for Mexican food at El Rodeo. The adults ordered a round of Cadillac margaritas. I was sitting at the end of the booth with Todd on my right and Karin on his right. I was passing Karin’s margarita toward her, but Todd thought it was meant for him. Before we knew it, he took a swig from the straw. Needless to say, Todd immediately found out it was not apple juice and I felt like a terrible mom! [But now we all laugh retelling the story!]

After the meal, we watched some Christmas Vacation on TV, and Todd wanted lots of tickles.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27

We did some shopping at Village Baker (to get Todd some more bread) and Savory Spice Shop (to stock up on Indian spices). Todd played at the park on the way back home. We made some Indian food for dinner.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28

We drove home, stopping in the Dalles once again.