Lenz Family Christmas

Who would have guessed we really would be walking in a Texas winter wonderland!!! The snow hit hard on Christmas Eve and we were lucky to make it safe and sound to my parents' house. Here is a view of their backyard... Of course, we had to take Jake out in the snow. Once again, he was not a big fan. Can you believe this little boy has seen sknow three times in his life!!! (It also snowed on the 29th)...

He couldn't quite seem to get his balance on the snowy grass, so he needed a little help...

This was our attempt to have him make a Jake snow angel. Obviously, he thought it was torture instead...

One last pic before heading in. That's quite a look he's giving the snow; better luck next time...

The tradition in my family is to open one gift Christmas Eve night. Here he goes...
Balls! What fun!
Of course it wouldn't be a true Christmas Eve without reading "Twas the Night Before Christmas." Kevin and I took turns reading each page...

Family picture time...

Jake must have been a good little boy because this is what awaited him Christmas morning. Isn't Santa the best!!!

The first look at what Santa left...

Making his way to the wonder of it all...

Wow! I don't think I've ever seen anything so awesome in my entire life!

He went straight to the basketball goal and picked up the ball...no joke. A certain Daddy and basketball coach couldn't have been more proud. All it took was showing him where the ball went...

One practice shot with a little help...

then Jake was off on his own, making shot after shot! It was really unbelievable, especially considering his only previous basketball experience is playing with his mini-hoop in the bathtub and watching Cohen a couple times. (Well, maybe he has seen just a couple games in his life)

Everything else Santa brought was pretty cool too. Do you think he's happy?

Ooohhh, puzzles. Jake really seemed to like his new puzzles, however his preferred method of playing with them is taking all the pieces OUT, not putting them IN...

Blocks are always a fav...

After seeing all of Santa's goodies, there were still presents to open!!!

A cool new guitar...

The boy does love his music...

What is there left to do after you open all your Christmas gifts and get dressed? Play all day long, of course!

It was really a great 1st Christmas with Jake. He was definitely spoiled, but even though he did get a lot of really cool new toys, I truly believe what he's spoiled the most with is unconditional love from his family and every child deserves that.