Our new tradition is to have Christmas with Jenny's mom's side of the family on the evening of the 23rd. Whenever the Williams-Tidball-Lawrence clans gather for Christmas - no matter the date or the location - the bearded man in Red ALWAYS show up.
Apparently he stopped in at the new Target on University before he came over. Santa knows where to go for a good deal...
If you've asked Ben what he wanted for Christmas or what Santa was going to bring him, you've heard him emphatically state that Santa was bringing him a Garbage Truck. 
Stinky the Garbage Truck, to be more precise.
Jenny and I have Santa come to our house for the morning of December 24 so that Benjamin can have Christmas in his own house. This was the sight that awaited his little eyes the morning of Christmas Eve.
Daddy showing Ben how to work his Matchbox Cars Shark Bite Bay
Santa brought Ben some TeddyBear Slippers. Ben insisted that he sleep in them that night.
Apparently this was Pillow Pet Christmas. Santa must have a deal on getting these in bulk. In the background is Ben's Darda Race Track. I had one when I was a kid, and I was determined that he have one. The company has recently been bought out, and the new tracks haven't made it to stores. The people at Toy Up in Little Rock were nice enough to sell us their floor sample - which was perfect for him. It works great, and he loves it.
Christmas morning was spent at Jenny's parents' house. Of course Santa made a stop here as well. Toy Story 3 was the theme, with a Toy Story Tent, Rex Doll, and all sorts of Toy Story accessories. 
He's pretty intrigued with his Alphie Robot. I didn't have one as a kid, but I love the fact that they still make them. I remember my friends having them.
Toy Story Race Track. 
This picture is priceless. 
Christmas afternoon we went to Benton to spend some time with Jenny's Dad's family. We didn't take the camera - which is probably a good thing because we didn't do anything but eat the entire time.
Sunday morning we woke up and headed to the Bunch House for Christmas Number 5. The picture doesn't convey the full effect, but Ben and his cousin Abby have the biggest stockings you will ever see. It started when Abby was born - and my dad of all people was who insisted on them having enormous stockings.
He had one of these at our last church and loved it. Good call, Santa.
Uncle John bought him a field goal set for the backyard. Everyone is determined that he's going to play football for U of A. I guess it's the red hair.
Opening the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Play Set. Santa's little helpers had to track this darned thing all over the country...they sold out super early. Thanks to our friends in at the Disney Store in Memphis, TN for helping Santa ship it to Grammy's on time.
Later that night we had our family dinner, and Poppy B came over. Ben was SO excited to see him and give him his present. He also took a ride through the house on Poppy B's walker. We'll see later this week if he's willing to ride on Poppy B's new Hovaround.
And here's a picture of preggo...28w 2d on Christmas Day. Isn't she the cutest thing?
All in all it was a terrific holiday. We're still with my parents for a few days, and Ben may stay here a bit longer.
Hope that you all had as much fun celebrating the birth of the Savior this Christmas as our family did.
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What a great Christmas!! Ben looks like he had a great time too. And Jenny is so cute with her baby bump!!
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