Merry Christmas 2010!

We had a great Christmas this year! We opened our presents on the 22nd before heading to the Swanson's on Dec. 23rd. While in Cedar Rapids we got a beautiful snow fall (about 9 inches I think), and Luke and Jim had a lot of fun playing in the snow. We had a great time hanging out, opening presents and of course eating lots!

On Christmas day we headed back to Omaha and celebrated Christmas at the Johnson's. By this time Luke knew what all the presents under the tree were for...and couldn't wait to open them! We spent a lot of time playing "What?", a fun new game Jessica and Adam brought. We spent the night and Jim made us Star Wars pancakes (a Christmas gift).

We had a great time celebrating Christmas with everyone...and we're looking forward to 2011!

Christmas prep & 2-year pictures

Luke is at a great age to enjoy some holiday festivities. We visited Santa (not too closely), decorated Christmas cookies, and Luke loves driving around and looking at all the pretty lights! When we put presents wrapped in Mickey Mouse paper under the tree he threw a fit when he couldn't open them...our mistake! We are looking forward to celebrating Christmas with our families in the upcoming days!

Baby Swanson is doing well! My tummy seems to be growing bigger by the day and I love feeling him moving around and kicking. I'll be in my third trimester in a couple weeks...he'll be before we know it!

We took Luke to mom's work where Santa and Mrs. Clause were visiting. Luke only liked Santa from afar...no way were we getting him to sit on Santa's lap! He liked Mrs. Clause, she wasn't as scary. :)

Coloring and making a picture frame with Grandma!

Luke kept saying "No Santa" when we got too close.

Luke enjoying his new bike during a warmer-than-usual afternoon. He loves his new bike!

We visited the Durham museum - an old depot. Luke loved all the real choo choo trains!

Amanda and Luke at the depot

Luke and Dad coloring - Luke loves to color, especially in his Toy Story coloring book. :)

Here are some professional pictures we had taken for Luke's 2-year birthday and for our Christmas cards.