Swenson family Christmas

We were in Wisconsin celebrating Christmas with the Swensons from Dec. 23-28. There are alot of pictures, but it's too hard to narrow it down further! Hoping to post pictures from the Ruble Christmas in the next day or two.

T's Christmas outfit. 

Emptying the tupperware cabinet on Christmas Eve (hopefully Santa's "naughty and nice" list was already finalized...)

Napping with Grandpa on Christmas Eve day.

Christmas Eve, Grandma Millie, Henry, Uncle Fred and Aunt Diane came over for dinner and presents. Dad dressed up in Uncle Fred's Santa suit to pay T a visit. Thomas still wasn't so sure about Santa...at first I had to sit with him. Maybe next year he'll like the big man in red better! Who knew Dad had such a great Santa voice?!

A great picture of Thomas and Great Grandma Millie

Opening his stocking Christmas morning. I wish I had a full picture of the stocking--mom made it and it's adorable!

Sitting in Ed's new suitcase, playing with his toy laptop. We're hoping this laptop will keep him away from ours, but so far it hasn't worked.

Christmas pajamas! Check out his name on the butt of his red union suit.

Playing his new piano

Who needs toys when you can suck on Uncle Pat's cool new level?!

Checking out Grammy's new left-handed day calendar, which opens backwards for those lefties in the family. Patrick, the gift giver, helpfully filled in the dates of family birthdays, weddings (!), anniversaries, and even added gift giving suggestions (Did you know that he'd like a gift on (St.) Patrick's Day in March?)

Apparently Dale Earnhardt wore these bubble glasses back in the day when he raced. Patrick bought them for Ed and Dad to wear for their upcoming NASCAR experience. He got a pair too.

And, if you're noticing Ed's bling, it was the discarded half of a choice gift for Jenn that he put on. Complete with the unzipped shirt and cool glasses, he's quite stylish! :)

T had to try the glasses on too!

Ed and Pat made each other gifts, potentially the start of an ongoing and endearing tradition. There are stories behind these gifts, but they're too long to type here...this is already an epic-length post.

Christmas day we headed up to Uncle Mark and Karen's in Plymouth for dinner, runaround ping pong, and presents. Here we are with Corey and Niki. I remember when they were Thomas' age!

The Swenson family at Christmas

Our little family of three

An argyle Christmas