Rylan had a wonderful Christmas! He made out better than a bandit! :-) With Joe and I, 6 grandparents, aunts and uncles, and other family and friends I hope he doesn't get spoiled. These are just a couple of pics from our Christmas morning at home. We had to tell Rylan that mommy and daddy bought the presents so he would at least consider opening them. He is still not sure about the big red fat guy. It took us a half an hour to convince him that it was okay. Poor thing didn't want to even sit next to the tree! But, once he figured it out, he hopped right on his new drum kit and banged away. He even knew to use the foot pedal at the same time! He had to perform for Bob and Pat. ;-) The last pic is of his digital camera. He took pictures all day! Too many gifts to even try to list. Got to see all of our immediate families, except my youngest BIL, but we are hoping to see him soon.

When I say that I'm truly blessed, I mean it. It is not just a phrase to add to a blog post. I have a wonderful family in Joe, and Rylan, and our two fur babies, my parents and sibs, their significant others and children, and my in-laws, and our extended families and friends.

I hope everyone had a truly great Christmas!