Hello, 2011!

We had a GREAT time ringing in the New Year down in Alexandria with Auntie Gina, Uncle Jason and cousin Jordan! It was Kyle's first plane ride and he did fantastic! We were a bit nervous because we had a couple delays but somehow everything worked out perfectly and he had a bottle right before each take-off (there and back) and slept for 95% of each flight, even through the landings! We were so excited to stay at G&J's new house, and we enjoyed a kid-friendly New Year's Eve party that started at 4pm and ended at about 8:30! The boys had a blast playing with all of the kids and the parents enjoyed the craziness too! We also got to see Mark, Kendra and Jack and get an adorable picture of the 3 amigos! The rest of the weekend Kyle and Jordan rough-housed and we even tossed them in the bath together - LOTS of splashing around and funny video! Looking forward to our next visit - is it too early for Kyle to tour the White House?






p.s. Because Kyle wanted to be just like Jordan, who got his first haircut a few days prior....on January 1, 2011, Kyle got his first official "haircut" from Mommy. Daddy kept commenting on the hair growing over Kyle's ears, so we gave him a little trim. Here's a picture to mark the event! (and yes, we did save the clippings and bring them home for his baby book!)

Holiday Celebrations!

To say we were excited leading up to the holidays would be an understatement. Christmas is my favorite holiday and we couldn't wait to experience it with Kyle on his very 1st Christmas! We started traditions, and took LOTS of pictures! First came picking out our Christmas tree, meeting Frosty the Snowman and taking Kyle's picture with Santa! He LOVED Santa, was all smiles and Santa even asked, "Can I keep him?" Next came a mini-photoshoot so we could design our Christmas card and Kyle was his usual self - all smiles and loving the camera! I've told him from his first few minutes of life to get used to the camera, because Mommy wasn't afraid to use it! We celebrated "Thanksmas" (combination Thanksgiving and Christmas) in Natick with Auntie Robin and G-Nana, Nana, Papa, Uncle Brett, Aunt Katie, cousins Garrett and Kelsey on December 12th. Next up was Mommy's work Christmas party where Kyle got to be the little center of attention for an hour or so. Finally Christmas Eve arrived and we spent it with YiaYia, Papou and Adam's side of the family in Reading. A wonderful time was had by all, Kyle was amazed by all the family surrounding him and despite the noise, managed to fall asleep on the floor in the dining room! We spent Christmas Eve night at home, and couldn't wait to get up to see what Santa brought! Sure enough, Santa was very good to Kyle, as were all our relatives and friends, Adam and I are still, to this day, overwhelmed at the generosity and love of everyone in our family. We thank you again!! Christmas Day was so amazing, we spent it with my side of the family as we always have since not only is it Christmas, but it's also my Dad and my Uncle Steve's birthday! There are so many babies in the family now, we added 3 more to the bunch this year between Jane, Kyle and Kelsey - Garrett and Gabrielle were outnumbered by the littlest ones, but it really makes you think back to holidays without babies. I've always enjoyed the holidays but babies and kids certainly add those extra smiles and love! One thing I can say with certainty is that among all of the gifts, which Kyle enjoyed, he most enjoyed the wrapping and tissue paper that the gifts came in! (The things you wish you knew before going on a shopping spree for Christmas gifts.....) Live and learn! Adam and I look forward to continuing and starting even more traditions and celebrating many Christmas memories to come! Kyle's 1st Christmas was truly amazing! Here are a few pictures, to see the full album, please check out our Shutterfly Site: http://thekacamburasfamily.shutterfly.com