Ringing in 2010

We got back to KoP on the 28th with Grandma, Papa, Toni, and Aidan, and celebrated Part II of our very special Christmas. It was so great to have them visit, and especially to welcome Toni and Aidan to our house for the first time. Liam had so much fun with his cousins! Here they are helping him open a present from Grandma and Papa:





A definite favorite was this cool Mickey Mouse airplane riding toy! Liam did nothing but laugh as soon as he sat on it.



Liam loved his time with his Illinois family and spent the last few days of 2009 with lots of smiles, fun, and cuddles from his grandparents and cousins. Here's Papa on New Year's Eve with the 3 muskateers:



Liam sporting his new shirt from Papa, which reads, "What happens on my tractor stays on my tractor"). True that! As a side note, Papa also got him a little rubber Tonka tractor that Liam seriously loves. That thing goes everywhere with him these days!



Team Derry saying goodbye to 2009:



Goofing around with Aidan and Toni before calling it a night:



After Liam went to bed, a few friends came over to (quietly) ring in the new year. This photo was a "must-post" so that Liam can someday see what goes on after he goes to sleep! Here's Daddy and Marc sporting some pretty sweet 2010 glasses...



...which which eventually made their way to Jen and Toni:



We had so much fun with everyone and were proud of Aidan and Toni, who somehow made it all the way to midnight. And we were very surprised that through it all, Liam slept through the night! When he woke up in the morning, though, it looked like he had had quite the party in his crib... check out this rockin' bed head:



Happy New Year!!