Early Christmas

Since we are traveling to Atlanta for Christmas, we had an early Christmas at home last night. We opened up all the presents we aren't taking to Atlanta with us. After some initial trepidation, Carter embraced the gift-opening (more accurately, he embraced the paper that the gifts were wrapped in, but he also seemed to enjoy most of the contents, save one stocking stuffer).

Really, mom? Socks? For Christmas??

From his Grandma Bronwyn and his Grampa Ron, a Spuddy Buddy - a stuffed Idaho potato!

Carter got several good books. Two favorites from his cousins Eleanor and Thomas, a good night New York City book, and from his father, a copy of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. They are going to start checking things off the list very soon!

Look at all that loot! (Won't he look sweet in his new lion shoes from Mama Helen and Daddy Phil?)

Carter's Christmas has already been great - and it's still officially days away!