Texas Christmas Celebration

We celebrated Christmas with our Texas family on Tuesday. Two Christmas celebrations means twice the fun!

The Really Long Christmas Post with Lots of Pictures

What a snowy Christmas we had! We went to church on Christmas Eve, had friends over afterwards for snacks, and later the adults opened gifts as Liam slept. Somehow, Santa found his way through the drifts to bring lots of toys and candy to Liam on Christmas morning. He even brought Liam some big boy underwear...if only, Santa could take care of the training part, too. Anyway, we all watched as Liam opened his gifts on Christmas Day. Later, more family came over to celebrate. Needless to say, though out the day, we stuffed ourselves silly, shared lots of laughs, and enjoyed spending time with loved ones.

December in Minnesota

This year we spent Christmas in Minnesota with my family. All my siblings were home, and we had a great time. Since we're all spread out around the country it's a treat when we can all get together. We celebrated my Mom's birthday on the 23rd, but unfortunately missed my Dad's on the 30th. Liam loved all the attention and was sad to leave on Monday.

Christmas Post Coming Soon...

The 2009 Bushwar Top Ten

10) This year saw big changes for Liam…he went from a spitting-up, non-mobile, full-cheeked baby to a little boy who loves to run, talk, play, and fiddle around with vacuums.
9) In July, the Bushwars took a fantastic trip with Susan’s family to North Eastern Canada where they saw whales and Cape Spear in Newfoundland, Green Gables and a ceidleigh in Prince Edward Island, and tall ships and Canadian cousins in Nova Scotia.
8) Just another case supporting Jon’s proposal of a bridge spanning the state of Oklahoma, the car’s transmission died a hundred miles north of Texas. Refusing to surrender to the red soil, they hobbled back to Irving before getting it fixed.
7) In April, the Bushwars joined First Baptist Irving, became directors of a new Sunday school class in August, and are finding themselves increasingly busy with church activities.
6) Finally able to make the break, Jon and Susan had their first mini-vacation away from Liam in June to Brenham, Texas. They filled the void by consuming pints and pints of Blue Bell ice cream after they toured the creamery.
5) Jon celebrated Father Day in the ER after popping Liam elbow out-of-socket. Even though Susan slid it back into place when she took off Liam’s shirt in the exam room, Jon still received an honorary Father’s Day lecture (not free of charge) from the doctor about the fragility of little boys.
4) In July, Susan accepted a new position as an instructional coach. Contrary to the job’s title, no athletic ability is necessary for this particular “coaching” position.
3) Jon slept for two days straight over Labor Day weekend while Susan and Liam had a fun visit with her brother and sister-in-law in Charleston.
2) This year’s main home improvement project was re-landscaping the back yard after learning that a yard full of mulch and a swimming pool don’t really mix.

And the #1 Bushwar event of 2009…

1) Following the national trend of cut-backs, Jon and Susan decided that Liam’s main gift for Christmas this year would be homespun…a permanent playmate, or, ahem…playmates would be more appropriate. However, the delivery date isn’t expected until the end of June.

Budding Plumber

Liam's latest obsession is watching You Tube videos...mainly Elmo stuff. I caught this picture of our budding little plumber a couple of days ago. Notice how Jon is cracking (ahem, no pun intended) in the background? Liam will kill me someday for posting this one...

Donuts are the Best!

Somebody in our house loves donuts. He has the evidence all over his face.

Ho, Ho, Ho

We took Liam to the mall tonight to visit Santa. Although we thought Liam might freak out a wee bit, he proved us wrong. He put on his brave face, climbed up on Santa's knee, and told him all the things he wanted for Christmas this year...I think "lights" may have been the only thing mentioned, so that'll be easy for Mom and Dad.

Daddy's Boy

My sister, Debby, snapped this picture of Liam and Jon when we were in Minnesota this past week. I love it...such a sweet picture of Daddy and his little boy.