MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Benjamin had a wonderful first Christmas! It was filled with lots of family, traveling, gifts, some tears, and tons of LOVE.
Gibson Christmas Eve
We celebrated Christmas Eve with the Gibson side on Amanda's birthday. My parents were so sweet and got a babysitter for Benjamin so all the adults could go to dinner at Brio to celebrate.
We enjoyed walking to the restaurant cuddled in the cold admiring all the Christmas lights.
Will and I were excited to be baby-free...
... so was Amanda!
Gibson ChristmasChristmas morning we all woke up, ate a yummy Tula-cooked breakfast, and sang Happy Birthday to Jesus. What a special tradition Tula started! The little boys were very into the candle.
Luke made sure I knew every person in the nativity scene.
Luke made sure I knew every person in the nativity scene."Joseph. Baby Jesus. Shepard boy. Mule..."
Pop got in some good wrestling time before eating another yummy Tula-cooked lunch.
It is hard to tell but Benjamin was having a meltdown in the photo. Uncle Brian was trying his best to calm him down.
Pop and Audrey
Pop got in some good wrestling time before eating another yummy Tula-cooked lunch.
It is hard to tell but Benjamin was having a meltdown in the photo. Uncle Brian was trying his best to calm him down.
Pop and AudreyLook at that outfit. Precious.
Luke and Tula
Opening gifts.
Benjamin loved his new chair from Uncle Grant.
Take Two.
Take Three.
Take Four.
On the real Christmas morning Benjamin enjoyed some coffee with his Pop.
Luke and Tula
Opening gifts.
Benjamin loved his new chair from Uncle Grant.I love the progression of the next three photos. Benjamin is known in my family as a beautiful baby BUT the ugliest crier. He is also famous for laughing one second and crying the next. Where did he get this trait from? :)
I will let the photos do the talking.
Take One.
Take Two.
Take Three.
Take Four.
On the real Christmas morning Benjamin enjoyed some coffee with his Pop. He sure does love his Pop!
Before we headed back to Fort Worth he soaked in all the pretty decorations Tula had put up all over the house! You always leave Mckinney feeling full, rested, have a few more items in your car than you came with, and SUPER loved.
Schmid Christmas
Before we headed back to Fort Worth he soaked in all the pretty decorations Tula had put up all over the house! You always leave Mckinney feeling full, rested, have a few more items in your car than you came with, and SUPER loved.
Schmid ChristmasWe headed straight from my parents house to Miss E and Boot's house. Benjamin sure does have a lot of people in his life that love him.
Benjamin couldn't wait to eat a delicious lunch prepared by Geeb and Miss E.
Benjamin couldn't wait to eat a delicious lunch prepared by Geeb and Miss E.First one at the table and the last to leave. (Just like his mama!)
King Benjamin
"Thanks Geeb for my new toy!"
Benjamin could 'walk' all day.
King Benjamin
"Thanks Geeb for my new toy!"
Benjamin could 'walk' all day. I know he is going to love life once he can all on his own!
Miss E bought a remote controlled floating shark at the Fort Worth Museum. It proved to be very entertaining!
Benjamin loved watching it.
What a life kid.
Neptune/Dodge/Gibson Christmas
Tula and Pop with their babies babies.
No words needed.
I know I shouldn't but for documentation purposes I must include another 'ugly face cry.'
Got Milk!?
I don't think that bow belongs to him.
Audrey, Alexis, and Riley
Memaw is aware of Benjamin's love for Abby and bought him an Abby themed book. It was a huge hit. I think Benjamin is trying to recruit another member to join his fan club. She seems pretty interested!
The weather was super nice all weekend. Benjamin enjoyed playing with Auntie E and Riley outside. Boy, that Auntie E sure is entertaining!
Amanda and I joke with each other about gradually becoming more 'mom.' We now sport the 'mom body,' 'mom dance moves,' 'mom pony-tail,' and added another to list this weekend.
Amanda's picture more accurately displays the 'mom-ness.'
Our little Romo's had a ball playing. At one point, Luke was literally pulling Benjamin across the porch.
Best Buds.
"What are we looking at cousin?"
Memaw and Pepaw made sure everyone received lots of gifts. They have always been so generous and thoughtful with their gift-giving.
Miss E bought a remote controlled floating shark at the Fort Worth Museum. It proved to be very entertaining!
Benjamin loved watching it.
What a life kid.(Note: No beer was consumed by the baby.)
We had a great time spending Christmas day in Fort Worth!
Neptune/Dodge/Gibson ChristmasThis past weekend we loaded up the car and headed to Austin for our last Christmas 2011 celebration. My family really takes Christmas celebrations to a new level.
Memaw posing with all three great-grand kids.
Oh Benjamin. Why? Why? :)
Tula and Pop with their babies babies.
No words needed. 
I know I shouldn't but for documentation purposes I must include another 'ugly face cry.' 
Got Milk!?
I don't think that bow belongs to him.
Audrey, Alexis, and Riley
Memaw is aware of Benjamin's love for Abby and bought him an Abby themed book. It was a huge hit. I think Benjamin is trying to recruit another member to join his fan club. She seems pretty interested!
The weather was super nice all weekend. Benjamin enjoyed playing with Auntie E and Riley outside. Boy, that Auntie E sure is entertaining! 
Amanda and I joke with each other about gradually becoming more 'mom.' We now sport the 'mom body,' 'mom dance moves,' 'mom pony-tail,' and added another to list this weekend.The 'mom kick.'
(Note: Her intense face. Awesome.)
Amanda's picture more accurately displays the 'mom-ness.'
Our little Romo's had a ball playing. At one point, Luke was literally pulling Benjamin across the porch.
Best Buds.
"What are we looking at cousin?"
Memaw and Pepaw made sure everyone received lots of gifts. They have always been so generous and thoughtful with their gift-giving. I have best grandparents ever.
Benjamin's favorite place in the whole world.
Tula Love.
Audrey with her bearded Daddy.
Tiny Cute Romo one second...
Screaming bath boy the next. :)
We had three wonderful Christmas celebrations. We feel so blessed to love and be loved by so many people!
Benjamin's favorite place in the whole world.
Tula Love.
Audrey with her bearded Daddy.
Tiny Cute Romo one second... 
Screaming bath boy the next. :)
We had three wonderful Christmas celebrations. We feel so blessed to love and be loved by so many people!Benjamin can't wait to see what 2012 will bring!!
looks like a wonderful and busy Christmas! That last pic of Benjamin is PRECIOUS! And I was laughing out loud at the "mom" things you and Amanda talk about...
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