Christmas Eve

Jeffrey is getting into hiding now to make a surprise for us. He took advantage of his size and a box that was delivered. 

Tricia heard about the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo putting on a light show and thought it would be fun for us to go. And it was! This is a zoo worth going back to again and again. Jeffrey had a fun time and was even quite patient when we had to stand in a long line to get in. He was also patient when we had to take a number to see Santa Claus. We waited our turn with a bag of popcorn. When it was finally time to tell Santa what he wants for Christmas he was nervous. It took some coaxing to get him to sit on his lap and talk to him. 

On our way out we saw this restored carousel. It was an extra two dollars to take a ride, but it was worth it. Sometimes it is just the little extra investment that makes the trip go from fun for a day to memorable for many years. 

Jeffrey and me watching Finding Nemo in his room. 

Jeffrey still loves to put on his Buzz Lightyear costume once in a while. That costume has been a good investment. 

On Christmas Eve we opened the traditional gingerbread house. We had to put it up fast so that Jeffrey would not eat up all of our decorating materials. 

The post woman delivered a package to us on Christmas Eve. Wow, that was close. 

I took Jeffrey on a last minute errand to Walmart. We always have go to the back corner and admire the fish tanks. 

Of course there is no leaving any store until we have taken a turn on the rides. I did not have a quarter for this horse, but it was all the same to Jeffrey. 

Mom and Dad baked a tray of cookies for Santa. Jeffrey helped put a few out as he was going to bed.

We have our traditional new set of pajamas on received on Christmas Eve.