Christmas Day with the Miligan's/Talbert's

We had a nice time with the Talbert's and Grandma Rox and Grandpa Steve at our house for dinner. Jonah's Grandparents bought him so many cool (and much needed) clothes. He is going to be so stylish in all of his John Deere Gear. Among many other things, Aunt Steph and Uncle Eric bought him a very cool basketball hoop.

Sleep tight

Grandma Maggy and Poppa Jeff spoiled Jonah, in this sleeping bag happens to be the only place he falls asleep now.

Thanks Auntie Lori and Uncle Matt!

We had a fun morning opening presents. Matt and Lori spent the night so Jonah had an audience opening his gifts. He was in heaven. Jonah loved his Play dough set!

Christmas Morning

We surprised Grandma Maggy and Poppa Jeff with a visit in the morning. They were so happy to have the whole family together one more time for christmas.

Merry "Chritmas"

When asked by Santa what he wanted for Christmas he replied, "A baby and a choo, choo." Well Santa was not able to convince Mom and Dad to let him have a baby yet so he gave him the Choo, Choo. It was priceless seeing Jonah's face as he walked around the corner to see the train all set up (Santa's elves were working very late into the night on that project)

It's Santa!

Well, Jonah was not totally comfortable with Santa this year. He was MUCH better than last year, at least he stood by him. He was being impatient as all kids would be when they are told not to open their gifts until Santa leaves. He looked and Santa and quickly waved and said, "BYE!" He really wanted to open his gifts, it could not happen soon enough.

Jonah decided to take a crack at playing Santa....................he told every what he wanted instead of asking what they wanted...it was too cute!

The Mann Family Christmas

Our Growing Family

FIVE generations

Love, Love, Love

Jonah loves his Lina

Our Pre-Christmas

We were able to spend Christmas Eve morning with Uncle Mike, Aunt Kristen and cousin Lina. Jonah was so excited to receive his John Deere goodies. He LOVES his big tractor! He was also very excited to give Lina her new wagon and show her how to use it as well.

Cookies with Cousins

Traditional German Butter Cookies

Our Yummy House

My Shobbel

My Little "Angel"

Jonah became obsessed with making snow angels he must have made at least 6/

Filling Daddy's Shoes

Jonah loves to try on Daddy's shoes and try to walk around the kitchen, it is so funny!

So Fasionable!

Last weekend we went to Portrait Innovations with Steph, Eric and the boys to have some family pictures taken. We had a very productive session and now we have beautiful pictures to remember this moment in time forever. It is really hard to believe that the little man in these pictures is only 2.

True Happiness

We are so lucky to have a close family bond. John and I look at Jonah and we are in awe everyday. We are so very lucky to have such a wonderful child! I love my husband and my son more than anything, I am truly blessed!

Cousins and Friends Forever

The boys love each other so much, it was not hard to get them to sit together.

Our Lovely Matching Family

A Night With Gramma and Poppa

John and I went to his company Christmas party and Jonah spent the evening with Gramma and Poppa. They went to dinner and also went to Children's Wonderland at the Rec Center. Everyone who grew up in the Toledo are can remember the wonderland experience. (it hasn't changed much) I cam also remember making the molded plastic snowman or Santa just as Jonah was making his train with Poppa. It is very nostalgic!