Merry Christmas Samuel!

Just like any Christmas Day, today was very busy and eventful. The morning began very quietly with just the immediate families. Both sides brought in Christmas decorations to decorate Samuel's room and I think Samuel was very pleased with the end result. We listened to Christmas music and read "The Night Before Christmas," from the book that has been used by the Pressdee family since Melissa was very little. Jeremy's parents brought some Charlie Brown Christmas movies for Samuel to enjoy as well. There was even a special Elmo decoration brought by Samuel's cousins Magnus and Amelia. Ugly sweaters were worn and even though Samuel had his very own ugly sweater, Jeremy still won for the ugliest sweater. If you don't believe that the competition was fairly judged, check out the pictures of Jeremy's sweater below, I don't think you'll have any trouble finding it.

Melissa and Jeremy took time today to show Samuel some pictures from the pre-Samuel days. It's hard to believe that there were ever any days like that. It seems that Samuel has always been present in our lives. He was able to see pictures from their wedding, the home they have shared since they were married, and even stayed with the theme and was shown some pictures from their first married Christmas. While Samuel seemed impressed with the pictures, I think he was excited to get back to his Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. Those books are hilarious and I think we all enjoy hearing about the crazy antics of Greg Heffley.

By noon, Samuel's visitors quickly came trickling in. That little boy sure is loved! By evening, his room was filled with lots of "Christmas" presents just for Samuel. The waiting room was pretty much full the entire day with people anxiously waiting to get their eyes on our sweet Samuel. It seems that at first glance, many people are surprised at how little Samuel really is. Apparently, many people think he looks much bigger in the pictures on this blog. He might be little, but he has made a big impact on a lot of people's lives.

Samuel got to take a break from his visitors so he could make molds and ink prints of his hands and feet. Our Super Sam has the longest, skinniest feet and they definitely needed to be recorded. I'm so glad that Nancy from palliative care was able to come and help his parents make these mementoes that they will treasure forever.

At the end of the day, all of the immediate family was able to come into Samuel's room and celebrate his first Christmas celebration. Jeremy read the Story of Jesus' birth aloud for all to hear and Magnus sang Jesus Loves Me. It was complete with a video message from Santa (Melissa's Uncle Bob from Florida) and Christmas sugar cookies (specially ordered by Samuel's Great-Grandma and Grandpa Pressdee). So many people went above and beyond to make this a special day for Samuel. It was truly apparent that Samuel loves Christmas because he had his eyes open more today than any other day so far.

Tomorrow, we will be celebrating both Mother's and Father's Day. While anyone is welcome to visit Samuel tomorrow, Jeremy and Melissa have asked that visitors come before 2:00 tomorrow. Thank you for respecting their wishes and giving them the time they need to enjoy Samuel.