Christmas Eve at the Toppings

We had quite the experience at Brent's mom and Bob's place for Christmas this year. Gavin definitely understood what it meant to open things. I think he approached burn-out after about 2 or 3 gifts, though, and just wanted to fully open the packages that had already been unwrapped, being totally mystified by the custom of further opening more presents.

He got some new Dora books--and even one about babies--which he enjoyed reading with Grandpa Topping.


We were very blessed this Christmas. We had a great time, though it never quite seems like enough time now that we have a child...and soon children. Perhaps Gavin's favorite gift from his grandparents were his 3 snails, which he named Uncle Zachie, Podo, and Aiden. Silly boy!