christmas day

we had a very, much-needed, low-key christmas day. thankfully, aaron did not have to go in to work like we had expected so it was lovely to have his company all day.

we dug into our stockings and opened presents. then snacked on left-over outback steakhouse through out the day.





































































we gave blue a special christmas treat (a nice, large piece of dried cow ear...hmmm...) and he took off upstairs for some one on one time with his gift. no evidence of it was left behind after he was done with it.

tyler spent christmas in seattle this year but will return to us monday.

in the evening, we received a visit from gram, pap and aunt corrie who came bearing gifts. thank you for your generous presents! we hope everyone had an enjoyable christmas holiday.