Home For the Holidays

There's nothing like going home for the holidays.  And this year was extra special as Mateus was able to meet so many family members and spend an extended time at Grandma and Grandpa's house.  He spent some quality time with his cousin Nathan (they especially loved playing on the floor mat together) and napped on lots of shoulders.  All the festivities must have been tiring as most pictures of Mateus on Christmas Eve and Christmas day are of him sleeping.  Such a rough life for a 7 week old!
The drive across the state was a long one but for the most part Mateus was a trooper.  He did let us know when he had had enough of the car as he had some choice words (sounds) for us about 45 minutes from our house on the drive back.
2012 has been such a special year for us-it started out a little scary teaching me that as much as we want to think so, parents are not invincible.  So very grateful for a positive outcome and a healthy father! And then from experiencing pregnancy (with my sister right there with me) to travels in New England,  to family and friends coming together for 2 wonderful baby showers, to the experience and arrival of Mateus, I can't think of a better way to ring in 2013 than with our little man by our side.  Looking forward to a year of many firsts and many memories to share.
Happy New Year!