and we're back

We're here, still enjoying some time off after Christmas. We had a very busy week.
We prepared for Xmas by baking a ton. I had a little helper.
We made some reindeer food; recipe: oatmeal, lots of glitter, sprinkles, M&M's and love. Daniel proceeded to just dump the food on the driveway in one swift motion and not the ceremonious sprinkling I prepared him for. Before I could hit the button on the camera the "food" was out.
We joined my family for XMas Eve while daddy was at the hospital with his parents. Grandpa M had a little scare when his heart decided to take a little holiday break. He's doing well and hopefully going home soon. Ry joined us for a late dinner and presents.
We came home and "Santa" wrote D a letter, he gobbled down the cookies and drank some milk.
The next morning a smiling face woke us up with "It's Xmas today". We stalled for a little while but then made our way down stairs. D first spotted the trampoline he got from grandma and grandpa.
Then, it was off to open the presents from Santa, himself. The DEPOT that he waited so long for arrived.
Notice daddy filming and talking on the phone. Man of many talents.
If the depot was the only gift he got, he would have been happy.
Daniel received many "chuggers" to go along with his set. He played with it until it was time to visit grandpa.
He did so well at the hospital, partly because he got more chuggers that kept him busy.
We heated up some food and enjoyed our XMas as a family in the comfort of a hospital room. It didn't matter as long as we were together.
In the mean time Daniel continues to take inventory of the chuggers he has, by circling them and pointing out pathetically the 3 that he doesn't. He will have them soon considering that he will be in the hospital next week.
We don't have any plans for New Year's but to sit home and relax.