Gabe's first Christmas was marked by the biggest snowstorm to hit Portland in 40 years, reportedly. It started around December 14 and basically snowed continually until Christmas day, with nightly ice-overs. For a few days in a row, we were snowed in and it put a dent into holiday duties (i.e. shopping, presents, all the good stuff!). I think because most times it's a wet Christmas, most people around these parts were tickled to have a white Christmas. But I have to admit that I have a love/hate relationship with snow. I loved it as a kid of course (it meant no school and snow angels, yay!), but the older I got, the love lessened. I am not a Grinch, I swear. But snow is only pretty if it doesn't interfere with my plans, :)
Anyway, the great thing is that Craig was able to walk to a toy store that was very close by and he bought G some presents. And I think it was nice to spend Christmas together, just the three of us. And during naps, I was able to catch some of the Star Trek: The Next Generation marathon on the Sci-Fi channel. Awesome.
Oh, by the way, despite my complaints, I still like walking and playing in the snow. If Gabe was older and it hadn't been so cold, I would have taken him out in it. Maybe next year...but hopefully not with quite as much snow!
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