Reish Christmas 2010 - Last Christmas on Christmas Eve!!

 Robert picking up Dee for a hug!

 Isabelle giving Dee a big hug too!!

 All the kids!  Robert, Austin, Isabelle, Darian & Kayla.

 Deedlebug getting some snacks from his Superman lunchbox!

 Mom and Dee!  Both their hair in their eyes!!  :)

 PRESENTS!

 Isabelle and Lynnie helping Darian open a gift!

 Dee checking out his new Elmo slippers!  Robert on my lap as he was most of the evening!  He was my buddy!

 Lynnie and Darian!

 He loved her sweatshirt that lit up!

 Hugging his great-grandpa!

Giving great-grandpa a kiss!!  We had a blast at the Reish Christmas!  All the grand kids except for Zack, were in attendance this year!  It was the first time Isabelle, Bobby and Sibi have been there when we were...so it was really great to see them!  Darian really loved Lynnie again...and called her Wynnie...because he still has trouble saying his "L's"!  Really cute!  We loaded up our car and headed back to Fishers to wait on Santa's arrival at our house!

Moyer Christmas...Seeing Santa yet again!!

 Aunt Deb Moyer was super nice and made arrangements for Santa to visit the Moyer Christmas this year!  As you can see, Darian was a little less scared the second time around!  He wouldn't sit on his lap by himself, but he did get closer!  Santa brought a bag full of presents for all of the kids!  They were really excited.

 Darian sitting on Shandi's lap.  She helped him open his stocking!  He got a ton of little trucks and cars which he loves!

 Grandpa Mike talking to Santa as Dee looks on...a little apprehensively!

 Most of the kids running around excited from their visit with Santa!

Darian actually warmed up enough to give Santa a high five!

 Kolin keeping an eye on his baby Dee buddy!!

Darian and Macy!

Fouse Family Christmas - Christmas Eve

 We had a great time at the Fouse Family Christmas.  Darian wasn't the youngest baby this year, as Sammy and Randy's son, Randy Jr. celebrated his first Fouse Christmas.  Another new addition is Ryan's stepson Austin...who is a really good kid and great addition to the family...as well as Ryan's new wife Jessica.  Ryan, Jessica and Austin got Darian a really cool pop up tent!  He'll love taking it camping with us this year!

 Dee opening his tent with everyone looking on!

 It was Randy Jr.'s turn to open one, but apparently Darian thought he needed some help! :)

 Darian and Paps!

 Something was funny!  Probably Paps!

 One of his favorite gifts was this clock puzzle from Tim and Carla!

What a great way to kick off our Christmas Eve marathon!

Christmas at Grandma Ann's - December 22nd

 Our small Christmas gathering at grandma Ann's was spectacular as always!  Gavin and his girlfriend Vee were in town from New York and it is always much fun with them in attendance!  Grandma made a delicious dinner, as always, with plenty of tasty sweets to finish it off!  Darian was a little shy at first, but he warmed up fast and had a great time showing off for everyone! 

 One of his gifts from grandma was this little singing dog...and it mesmerized him!  He just stood and stared at it while it sang and danced, then would push it's paw to start it over again!

 Pretty girls!  As you can see, they all received robes from Santa! 

 Uncle Max ticking Dee's feet!

We can't wait to see everyone again soon! 

Scared of Santa! Christmas at Girton Grandparents!

 On the Saturday before Christmas (Dec 18th) we had, technically, our first family Christmas in the bubbling metropolis of Saratoga!  Grandpa Mike held host, and we were so happy to have Grandma Doris feeling well enough to attend.  Before everyone arrived for the festivities we took Darian and Kolin over to the old fire station to see Santa Claus for the first time.  The first time this year anyway, and I'm almost positive he doesn't remember sitting on his lap last year!  No lap sitting with Santa this year however.  Though he didn't care for the white bearded stranger this year...at least he didn't cry, throw a fit, and act a fool.  He even got close enough for a few photos...though he was a bit nervous...and quite cautious!  :)

 Ahhh...they made eye contact!  I was telling him not to be afraid...

 Probably looking for mommy to come save him!

 I'm trying to get him to give Santa five.  He thought about it...then decided against it!

 Safe in mommy's arms...and more importantly, a safe distance from Santa.

The shirt says it all.  He is pretty nice...but he sure can be naughty at times!

 Happy camper now!  Running around!

Dance moves?  I'm not sure...but Kolin thought Dee was being pretty funny!

 Darian and Kolin playing football with grandpa!

 The kids in front of the tree.  Cute pic.

 Present time!!  Dee's opening his awesome Craftsman work bench!  He really loves playing with it at home.

 The family.  Love you grandma.

 HANDY MANNY!!  Yay!! 

Christmas PJ's!  He slept in those on Christmas Eve!