Santa brought so many presents for Callum! He knew exactly what to do with wrapping paper and made short work of it...

 We spread out opening things over all of Christmas Day and then the next couple of days, so he'd have a chance to play with everything without getting overwhelmed...Thomas toys and books, Mickey Mouse everything, a tractor, earphones and a magna-doodle for the plane ride, Smarties...

Reading a Thomas book with Grandpa on Christmas morning

By the time we drove to Aunt Gillian's for Christmas dinner, Callum was pooped and fell asleep on the short drive.

Callum, Grandpa and Grandma all caught a bug after Christmas. Here's Callum milking it for all it's worth :-)

 Callum is looking forward to having Santa come to our house in a few days, but he's even more excited to have Daddy home on holidays. They've been playing banjo together this week

 ...trying on finger picks

...and getting dragged around the floor on a blanket

Daddy came home this morning! Callum was very happy to see him after three long weeks. We went out to the Christmas tree farm for a wagon ride, visit with Mickey Mouse, campfire with marshmallows to roast, and apple cider. There was definitely a chill in the air today but no snow yet!

  

Sure I can re-wire this for you Mum, just hand me my toolbox

 This kept us busy for a long time...