We arrived from Grand Rapids in Traverse City about 6 pm on December 28th, had dinner soon after, and then Jack and Ella were READY to open gifts. I hadn't really thought about it, but I am sure they had been itching to open gifts since they arrived at Grandma and Grandpa's house earlier that day, so our "late" arrival must have made for a difficult wait! :-) Before I knew it, I heard wrapping paper ripping in the living room, and by the time I found my camera, most of the kids' gifts were open. I managed to snap a few photos of the post-opening action, but I had to help Will and Patrick open gifts too. Seeing Jack and Ella's enthusiasm made me very excited for how Will and Patrick will be in the years to come...although I did get a glimpse of it this year. Will is starting to "get" the idea of gifts. He wants to open any wrapped package he sees!
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| Jack is really into LEGOS and Patrick is really into sucking on his hands. :-) |
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| Ella could not get through her pile fast enough! |
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| Tim and Kerry outfitted both boys in U of M gear for the upcoming football season (next fall), and possibly for some basketball games this winter/spring! Justin tried to model Will's gear. |
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| Uncle Tim and Patrick. |
1 comment:
I love looking at Jack, Ella, Will, and Patrick!!!!! I can still remember "Baby Jack" lying on the hearth as a newborn the summer of your marriage....creating a new generation of Maloneys! And now.....three more beautiful babies to round out the family.
I can't help but notice in your photos that Uncle Tim always has baby Patrick in his arms ;) It's a wonderful sight to take in, and perhaps those two have a special destiny in store for them! I can't wait to watch their friendship unfold.
xoxoxoxoxo
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