Christmas was very different this year.  It was just the five of us. My first time being away from my mom at Christmas.  Our first Christmas in Seattle.  Maxwell's first Christmas.

On Christmas Eve, we picked a church and attended the Christmas Eve service.  

I was a little worried Christmas morning would feel lonely but it was actually really nice.  The five of us slowly opened gifts and the girls stopped and played with things along the way.  It was intimate, low key, and just what we needed this year.   Here are pictures from our Christmas morning.

My favorite Christmas present.

Bikes, Elsa and Anna dresses, and Olafs...Oh My!

Mia's present to Daddy

We walked to Buca Di Beppo for Christmas dinner (one benefit of living downtown).  It was super busy and the kids were tired but we made the best of it.

Daddy and his princesses walking home from dinner


Merry Christmas!

Maxwell is already 1 month old! 

He is just starting to wear 3 month clothing and size 1 diapers.

He loves to nurse and nurse and nurse some more.  This is probably why he was already 1lb over his birthweight at his 2 week appointment, weighing 8lbs 12oz.

Max also loves the sound of water running and taking baths.  

He doesn't quite realize how important he is to two little ladies.  

And, I don't think he appreciates their cuddles yet.

Here are some random pictures of Maxwell from the last couple of weeks.