After Michelle is here, I always determine I neede a full time nanny. We had so much fun having her visit for three days. We had great talks, did a puzzle together and just hung out. She's amazing with my kids and helps out a lot. She is such a baby freak, and has just been looking forward to holding the littlest, which we all appreciated. Fun having you, Michelle!
Final destination for Christmas day was the Weber's House. We had a big meal. It was the first year we had the guys eating in one room and the girls eating in another. A constant joke was how many of the guys came into the room to see how we were doing, check in on us and find out what we were talking about. It was also the first eyar that all the adults brought a gift cards, and we had a white elephant type game for the gift cards...a great idea. The kids all drew names and exchanged gifts. The gathering has about 30 family members and is always so much fun.
Christmas at the Durrs started with a delicious breakfast. We the began the gift giving. We exchange names, and the kids get spoiled. Julie gave Abigail a book of when Abby was their flower girl - adorable. Both girls received clothes and toys. Then, we had a bit of time to lounge around before heading to the next destination.
Christmas morning was fun. We woke up and opened our stockings in bed as per our family tradition...stemming from Jodi's side of the family. Next, it was making lattes for the parents and then opening all the gifts from under the tree. The highlight for me was my husband's thoughtful gifts. He made my blog into books. So, I now have a hard copy of Wandurrings 2007, 2008, and 2009. I'm thrilled. It's been a goal for a while, but I hadn't done it yet. 
It was a quiet Christmas Eve this year. We were suppose to go to Stacie & Ross' house for a big Prime Rib Feast and our annual traditions of Christmas Carols, acting out the nativity and Santa coming. However, Elena started throwing up in the middle of the night Christmas Eve. So, we had to make alternate plans, which was a huge disappoint to everyone. So, my parents just came over to our house to play cards, eat ham and cheese sandwiches on the rolls I had made, and we watched ELF. We also let the girls open one gift. The other traditions were moved to our get together with the entire family on New Years Eve Day. It was a good alternative, and we had fun laying low with my parents. 
Corban is already one month old. He turned one month on December 20th. He has been a great baby so far. His sleeping has been a bit erratic but nothing too bad to complain about. He has given us some really good nights of sleep - 7 to 9 hours. Most of those start a bit later than we hope though - around 11:30 to 2:30. The evening hours are the bewitching hours for us. We call it "the storm before the calm." He is pretty easy during the day though. He definitely prefers to be in someone's arms. I have found myself wanting more time to just sit and hold him too. I hear that happens more and more with each child. He is a good eater. No problems there. He checked out well at his one month appointment. He weighed in at 9 lbs 9 oz, which put him at 42%. He was 22 inches long (67%) and his head circumference was 15 inches (46%). He has been tracking well and has already began to smile. He is always calm in the car, which is a huge blessing. His sisters continue to adore him. I can't get enough of staring at him. I'm just loving this little man so much. I can't wait to see his personality develop more and more.
It's our annual Durr family progressive dinner. We had a delicious soup at Jenn & Corey's. Then, it was to Dan and Lori's for the main course. We finished off at our house for dessert and movie. It was another fun and delicious event.
Kenzie now has glasses. In the picture you can see how her left eye has been turning in. We visited a few optomologists to find someone we liked. She is far sighted and she crosses her eyes to try and focus. The glasses just came in before Christmas. It's amazing how quickly they have become a part of her personality. She has been pretty good about keeping them on, and we have been told that is often the case because they see so much better. We can already tell that her left eye is straightening itself out. The doctors say that this problem often corrects itself in the teen years (it did for Jeremy), but she will be in glasses for quite some time. We think she looks adorable.
