Holidays 2011

December is a busy time in our house! Zach is so lucky in that he gets to celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas every year. Plus, Dad's birthday is three days before Christmas, so lots of celebrating to do! This year, unlike last year, Zach was much more into the holidays and especially the presents! After opening a present, he immediately looked up and said, "more." (Ahhh, the spirit of the holidays!)

We lit candles each night of Hanukkah and after saying the prayers, Zach would always ask for more singing. We also let him open at least one present each night. He loved it. We celebrated with Mom's family on the first night of Hanukkah. Auntie Valerie, Uncle Greg, Cousins Kate and Blake, and Mema and Gramps all came over to Zach's house. Plus, cousins Pete, Wendy and little Estee were visiting from Pasadena as well, so we had quite the celebration. Zach loved playing with all his cousins. Unfortunately mom was so busy cooking and hosting that she forgot to take pictures. :(

We celebrated Dad's birthday at home as well. Zach had been practicing singing "dada" the "Happy Birthday" song for a couple of months, and on the actual day, he didn't disappoint. He loves singing and he walked into our room in the morning (after I got Zach out of the crib) singing loudly to his Dada.

As is the tradition, we spent Christmas Eve at Auntie Gina and Uncle Greg's house. We all had a great time seeing family and eating lots of good food. Mema and Gramps came too and Zach had all his favorite people to entertain him. Luckily, mom did get some pictures on Christmas Eve:

Eating Apples With Great Grandma

Playing with cousin Natalie and Mema

Zach with Mema and Mommi

We stayed at Auntie Gina and Uncle Greg's overnight and in the morning we were all there to open Christmas presents. 

Zach was spoiled by all his grandparents, aunts and uncles and cousins and had a really special holiday.