Christmas 2007

Merry Xmas everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful day with your loved ones.

It was Ryan's first Christmas. We had a pretty good Christmas. The only problem was it has been a really long day for Ryan and by the end of it, he was really tired.

We started the day with Ryan playing on his playground set from Santa (which is really mum and dad). It took us more than 2 hours to put it up last night, and it was with the help of a friend! Thanks Vanessa. You were great :) Anyway, we put him on the swing and he loved it... to the point that he got upset when we took him off it.


This is so much fun

Then, we had Ashley's family and my mum over our place for lunch. Well, it was supposed to be brunch but it took us (it was just Ryan really) forever to open up all the presents. Ryan didn't really know what to do and he was too busy looking around to see what everyone was doing so we ended up opening his presents for him (or else we will be doing it the whole day).


Opening present with dad's help


Look! It's a drum


I'm a pro at this. Let me show you (This is actually his favourite toy at daycare)


Do you like my horsey?

We headed off to Ashley's auntie's place later in the afternoon. We didn't stay there for long but Ryan got more presents! It was quite late by the time we left and the poor boy was so tired, he fell asleep before we reached home.

Boy! Is he a spoilt boy or what? He has toys for Africa. Have a look at it yourself. We took a photo of most of the presents he received for his first Christmas so he can have a look at it himself when he's older.


Presents from 1st Xmas

Christmas Party

With Christmas just around the corner, Ryan's daycare had their Christmas Party today. Parents and caregivers were invited so we took half a day off work to joined him at his first party. It was quite good. Most of the kids had their parents there and Santa came briefly as well. We gave $10 to the daycare about a month ago so that he will get a gift from Santa. Unfortunately, we didn't get to have a photo taken with Santa. Unlike the time when he had his photos taken with Santa at St Lukes, he cried when I had him near Santa today. It's funny though as most of the kids were scared of the big man.

Meeting Santa

Daddy & I playing with toys from Santa

Ryan played with his toys from Santa for a bit after that while the rest of the kids had their turn with Santa. After that, we all had a bit of food before heading off home. We took home a Xmas card for us from Ryan which his teacher helped him make and also some Xmas decoration that Ryan made (also with the help of his teachers).

Have a lovely Christmas everyone... eat, drink and be merry on this festive day.

Love,
Sharon, Ashley & Ryan

Mmm... this pizza is yummy

Would you like to try some?

On second thought, I'd rather not share

Santa Claus

I took Ryan to St Lukes today and he had his first photos taken with Santa (there will be more over the years). He really surprised me as I thought he will cry as soon as Santa speaks to him but I couldn't be more wrong. My thought is that he was fascinated with his beard. He was probably thinking who or what is this big white bearded person in a red suit.



Anyway, the photographer managed to take 2 photos before he decided it was time for him to cry :) He did not smile in the photos as he was unsure of his surrounding. Mind you, he doesn't smile with strangers.



I couldn't decide which photo to buy. I like the one of him and Santa looking at each other but he was looking at the camera in the other one. In the end, the lady said I could have both of them burnt to a cd. So that was what I did. What do you think of them? :)