We Spohrs had a fantastic Christmas. We spent Christmas with Mike’s family up in the San Francisco Bay area, and then wrapped up with a few days at my parents’ house. Mike and I reflected on our Christmas of last year:
And then we took a WAY better family photo:
Don’t be jealous of us in our red striped glory. We know we look awesome.
Santa was extremely generous to our family. Madeline CLEANED UP. Tons of toys and clothes, more than a thirteen month old could ever need. For her gift to us, Maddie gave Mike and me half a pound of weight gain in ten days. WOOT! She’s now a robust fourteen and a half pounds. You know, the size of your average four month old.
Anyway, Christmas with kids is a lot of fun. Maddie didn’t understand what was going on, of course. But my oldest nephew? Oh my. He is four and we had a blast looking for Santa in the sky, leaving out cookies, and sitting under the Christmas tree.
In the end, Christmas proved to be a little too much for Maddie and my younger nephew.
All in all, a damn good Christmas.
Bec says:
Oh that last photo is the most adorable thing ever!
I’m glad you guys had a good christmas and WAHOO! For the weight gain! I hope it keeps coming.
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Jamie says:
We did the red stripe theme too — you and I wore the same sweater on Christmas day. It’s a small world!!
Maddie looks adorable! I love the one where she is under the tree with her cousins!
Jen W says:
Don’t you wish you could bottle that feeling and that time when the kids are at this young age???
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kerry says:
Wow, that last photo is just about the cutest thing ever! How sweet!
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Susan says:
What a difference one year makes. Happy New Year’s Eve and cheers to a wonderful 2009 for you and yours.
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Aunt Becky says:
You got me all misty-eyed, duder! Happy New Year to you all!
Domestic Extraordinaire says:
Good job Maddie on the weight gain.
Your photo this year looks great! What a difference from last year.
May your 2009 be filled with happiness and more weight gain (for Maddie of course)
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Andrea's Sweet Life says:
The best gifts are always the ones you can’t buy in a store!
A belated Merry Christmas to you Spohr’s and Happy New Year too!
Kristabella says:
Looks like an excellent holiday! You guys are the cutest family ever!
Happy New Year!
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Alison says:
Maddie’s New Year’s resolution will make everyone else jealous… She gets to concentrate on eating and putting on weight. Lucky baby! Grow, Maddie, grow!
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Cara says:
That last picture might be the cutest picture ever. Sleeping babies are just the best.
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Stefanie says:
That last picture should win an award somewhere, someplace in a photo contest thingy. And yay for Maddie getting fatty!
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preTzel says:
The 2nd to the last photo? Maddie is scratching her head and has this priceless look on her face like “WTF is happening? What the hell am I doing under this tree? Mother?” Heh. I can totally see her as a teenager. I love all the pics and may Maddie continue weight gain into the New Year and beyond!~
Susan says:
Beautimous family! And congrats on the weight gain. Congratulations on what had to have been a difficult year for a truly gorgeous family.
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maya says:
what a great post- I have always wanted to be at a gentile’s house on christmas- cookies, tree, santa, vodka… you know, the usual christmas.
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cindy w says:
Ahh! That last picture kills me! The smooshable cheeks! Eek!
The red-striped family photo is awesome. Way better than the first one – y’all look so exhausted in that ICU pic, I want to cry for the Spohrs of 2007. The Spohrs of 2008 look totally happy and healthy, which is much better.
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Raging Dad says:
What fun it has been to follow yours and Mike’s blog over the last six months. Congratulations on having such a great Christmas! It looks like it was certainly one to remember!
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Lora says:
I just had to post and say the last picture of the two tiny ones is adorable! I’ve enjoyed reading your blog. Happy New Year!
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Joe says:
YAY!!!! I’m glad it was good for the Spohrs. Our 6 month old weighs 25 pounds…. I cannot imagine how tiny Maddie was/is. Thank God she’s healthy and doing good.
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Alexandra says:
Aww, that is so sweet Madeline looks so happy!