Merry Christmas!

Jahn, Jack and I have had a great Christmas in Ottawa visiting with family.  It's been so fun to watch our families spend time with Jack, and seeing him getting to know his family is pretty adorable.  Our trip has definitely helped solidify our decision to move.   The whole trip has had a different feel than past trips.  Usually the last few days feel almost desperate -- trying to make sure you enjoy every moment with family, knowing that it will be months until we see each other again.  Knowing this time that we'll be back in only a couple of months has made the whole trip more fun. 


And Jack?  He's been a total charmer.  He's spent days and days partying and being passed from person to person (mostly to people he doesn't know) and has been sweet and smiley through the whole thing.  He reaches his limit now and then, but most of the time, he just looks around, takes the world in, and grins.  I would say it's been a pretty terrific first Christmas.

Looking at the Christmas Tree 

Chatting on Christmas morning 

That was a lot of partying. . .