Goodenbour Family Christmas in Cedar Falls

Christmas Eve is the night all of the Goodenbour sibilings (Doug's father and Aunts) and their families get together.  There are lots of scrumptious appetizers and a small gift exchange.  I believe there were 15 people in all gathered.  Each year the rotate who hosts the gathering and Bruce and Deb hosted this year.  This was especially nice for us, as we didn't have to travel and Aiden could go to bed when he needed to.  Here is a post-bath/pre-bed picture of Aiden reading.

The next morning we slept in (until 8, Aiden too!).  It is customary to stay in our pajamas as long as possible!  We opened stockings from Santa and gifts from one another.  About halfway through presents, we took a break to have the annual egg-bake and cinnamon rolls. Delicous! I had two servings of eggs!  We finished up the present-opening and then spent some time enjoying them.

Aiden investigating these things called stockings.

Examining some of the things from his stocking.

Uncle Jeff playing with Aiden's Duplos- who could resist?

Ooh- an ornament!

Looking at new books.

Best way to test out the new toy is to stand on it... no? Oh, well that's Aiden's method.

Making sure he got every last piece of paper off- from a good vantage point.

Ooh clothes!

Found a good resting spot- right between Daddy and the couch.

Grandma and Grandpa got Aiden musical instruments... oh goody! :)

Shaking the 'eggs'

After a quick diaper/clothes change, we're back... examining an ornament Aiden gave Uncle Jeff- in some really interesting red and yellow colors.

Back to shaking his eggs!