Noah was on Santa's Good Boy List

Noah was being funny on Christmas morning. He got this LSU basketball from Grandpa Pete and Grandma Shirley. Also this is one of the few photos I have of him looking like a big boy. I had the best Christmas outfit picked out, but the 75 degree weather ruined it! We headed to my parents house to do Christmas with my brother, Aunt Denisey, Grandma, and my parents. Noah was curious what was hiding under the blanket. Santa brought him a painting, coloring, desk combo to Mimi and Popeye's house. He has entertained himself for hours - its wonderful!

My brother, being an musician himself, loves give Noah the best musical toys ever. This hit the all time best gift yet. Parrian and Aunt Denise got Noah a piano. He played lovely for us on Christmas day - Grandma said, "He's a natural!"

The day after Christmas we headed to Biloxi to do Christmas with the Manuel's. (Unfortunately, we received horrible news that Ike's uncle is dying of cancer in South Carolina - so the festivities were very mellow down in Mississippi) Noah to the rescue. We laughed and played and finally started seeing smiles on the families faces. Noah asked if the gifts under the tree were his because he saw his name. Grandpa gave him a whole tool set and an electronic drum set! (oh, thanks!)

Overall, it was a wonderful Christmas. To see Noah's reaction to the Season and Jesus' Birthday was priceless. I wish he would stay this small forever!