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We spent Christmas with Aaron's family in Terra Bella, CA. We made the 17 hour drive there and back and were able to spend 9 full days with his family. We had a great time introducing Canon to his grandparents, cousins and uncles - or those we are calling his uncles. We got to play Mary, Joseph and Jesus in the Christmas Eve production at church and even though Canon had no idea what was going on, it was so fun for me to open his Christmas presents! He slept in his great-grandfather's crib that was made in the early 1920's which was so special to Aaron's mom and grandpa. We ate lots of beef jerky and candies from our favorite, Plano Jerky, as well as cookies from Grandma. Aaron and I even got to go out on a date! His mom watched Canon as he slept and we saw Les Mis. Aaron's quote from the night - "I would look over and Katie was either singing along or sobbing." Yep, pretty much sums that one up. Go see it. We are so grateful to have such wonderful family who loves us and Canon immensely and can't wait to see everyone this summer!

the beginning of our trip - he actually did really well!

finally made it to Grandma's!
he loves his Grandma and Grandpa T!



4 generations and the crib


christmas eve



meeting cousin Jonathan



christmas morning


spending time with family & friends








and a little more cuteness...





Hope your holidays were wonderful! Happy 2013!










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  1. Mama LeeJanuary 2, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Katie, these are wonderful pics and so many memories were made. Lots of folks to love on Cannon...one lucky little guy. He is adorable and looks a happy laid bk baby. Happy 2013 to you three.

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    1. KatieJanuary 3, 2013 at 5:14 PM

      awww thanks Mama Lee! happy 2013 to you as well! we'll be on the east the last week of march and would LOVE to see you!

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