We didn't have to dream about a White Christmas...

It is STILL snowing here in Denver, and it sure set the mood for a great Christmas :). We didn't do much, but it was wonderful to hang out with family and we owe so many people so much for helping us out while Mike is recovering. Mom and Dad Bedwell came over for a bit on Christmas eve, and Mom made her famous spaghetti for dinner. On Christmas morning, we woke up to a snowy wonderland which always sets the mood!!

Even though Carson won't remember his first Christmas too much, Santa still came to our house. (Who am I kidding?? Santa came to our house before we had kids EVERY YEAR)--Mike and I still believe. :)

This year, Santa came in two shifts. EVERYONE was surprised in our house! Here is a picture of his "first" visit, where he left Carson a tool kit, Kava a snowman toy, and a notice for Mike that XM radio is installed in his car:

In round #2 of Santa's visit, there were a lot more surprises, but there are not pictures of these--I will explain momentarily. Santa brought Lisa a new Oregon Sweatshirt and Carson got some Oregon sippy cups so he can "represent". Santa and Mike also got Lisa a new powershot Canon Camera!! Unfortunately, when I was learning how this new camera works, I deleted several pictures accidentally which really sucks. I had a great picture of our Christmas dinner that Sue and Jackie prepared, a cute picture of Santa Carson sleeping, and pictures of Christmas morning by the tree. What a hard way to learn how the camera works!! I have to let it go...

Here are pictures of Carson with his Grandmas:
Grandma Sue (notice that Kava is in the picture as well--he rarely leaves her side when she is in the room!!)

Grandma Jackie (I love this picture)

Finally, here is Kava enjoying the season. He LOVES wearing these antlers--honest.

We had a very special Christmas--not only because Carson is in our lives now, but because of the outpouring of love and help we have received from family and friends while Mike is recovering from quite a major surgery. Thanks to everyone--for bringing meals (Moms, Jack & Phyllis Brown, and Jeff), shoveling our driveway (Dawn & Jere, Kevin, Bob, and Keith Senseney [Chad's Dad who came by TWICE on Christmas day to shovel our walks!!], picking up prescriptions (Bill), and just helping out in general. We love you all very much.

SOMEDAY this surgery will really be worth it!!