Zachary got his seventh visit from Santa this year. We didn't get any snow, but Nanny and Papa were here with us for the holiday.
One night we went into DC to check out the White House Christmas tree, a first for us. Zack enjoyed it, especially the huge train layouts running around the tree.
Speaking of trains, Nanny and Papa gave Zack his first 'real' model train, an N-Scale. He can't wait to build a full layout with it:
On Christmas Eve we went to Arlington to see the wreaths. Then we came back home for our Christmas dinner.
Finally, it was time for Santa to arrive. After a fire, reading "The Night Before Christmas," and leaving out some milk and cookies and carrot juice, Zack went to bed and waited for the visit.
Here's what happened the next morning:
The big items were the complete set of Harry Potter books (he's already reading the 2nd one), a race track and a motorized marble run:
Christmas in Georgia
The day after Christmas, we loaded up the Prius and headed for Georgia. We arrived in Newnan on the 27th. Zack got a magic kit, and Jimmy and Jim had several jam sessions, including one with John Scott joining in.
On the 30th, we drove up to Danielsville to see the Lurwigs. When we were opening gifts, Zack drew the number to wear a duck hat Kelly's mom made. You can see he was thrilled. We also got a couple of rides on the train around the house. Fun but cold!
