Eli's first haircut

Sad day at the Walton house...Eli had his first haircut. He looks like such a big boy - cannot believe he will be 1-year-old in two weeks. Where has it gone?

He was a pretty good sport about the whole thing. Dad offered some M&M's when he started getting a little restless and we were able to push through. Who wouldn't be ok for those, right?

The first snip. We left most of the curls in the back. Just trimmed up the sides to keep him from looking "girlie."

Trains and puffs...we'll see how long that keeps him occupied.

All done and no tears...

All smiles.

Note: Please disregard the incredible mess in the background. Ugh.

Merry Christmas - Part II

We made it to Arkansas on Christmas Eve in about 9.5 hours; it was a long day. I tried to keep perspective by reminding myself of Mary's trip to Bethlehem at 9 months pregnant many years ago..."Mary on a donkey" became my mantra. We had a great time and it was so much fun for all the Richardson family to be together...for the first time ever. The boys had a wonderful Christmas - ("over-indulgence" is the first word that comes to mind?). Riley stayed a few extra days and had a ball playing with his cousins and spending time with Meems and Peeps with no parental supervision (i.e. He came home spoiled rotten!). 

Enjoy the pics and Happy New Year from The Waltons!

Loving on Meems!

Riley has become an expert at unwrapping gifts! He loved his spaceship! Thanks, Uncle Shan, Aunt Dee, Zach & Reagan!

A Buzz Lightyear sleeping bag!

Boba Fett helmet - that talks! Thanks, Uncle B and Aunt Andrea!

Sporting his new hat and showing some excitement about Bob the Builder.

Pretty excited about his stocking. Eli was the last one up on Christmas morning. Sure it will be different next year. 

Wonder how long it will be before we get another one of these! Love my brothers! 

Riley helping Eli with the unwrapping.

Oh, the years of being picked on by my older brother! Thank you, Kinect! 

My sweet boys in their Christmas pjs.