Well, Santa Claus made his first appearance at Clan Dillingham this Christmas. “Ho Ho” didn’t go overboard, bringing Houston only a few choice toys. Couple that with awesome gifts from grandparents and other close relatives, though, and Houston Lee still made out like a champ.

Houston takes it all in on Christmas morning 2008.

The twins had a doc appointment on 12/29/08. Zeke measured 19 3/4″ long and weighed 9 lbs., 1 1/2 oz., and Gabriel was 20 1/4″ long and weighed 9 lbs., 7 ounces. Yep, my preemie boys are catching up with their term competition rather nicely!  

Zeke observes Houston’s gift opening from the sidelines.

Here are a few other notables: 

• 12/30/08 — Stephen and Rebecca celebrate their 10-year anniversary of meeting (en route to see Phish in NYC for New Year’s Eve 1998)
• 1/3/09 — Both Gabriel and Zeke smile for the first time
• 1/6/09 — Houston successfully drinks from a straw for the first time 

The “Three Amigos” don their Cincinnati Reds hats.

Everyone at Clan Dillingham (minus Gabriel, who must have an immune system made of steel) is either getting over or currently battling a nasty cold. It has been a rough week and and a half or so, but luckily, good health is making a comeback here at the homestead.

Gabriel rests after a long, but fun-filled Christmas day!

Click the top photo of Houston to view all the Christmas 2008 – Part 1 pics and the above photo of Gabriel to check out the Christmas 2008 – Part 2 photos. Happy New Year everyone!