Family Time

We had so much fun visiting with family over the Christmas break. Aunt Cori and the boys made a trip down South to visit, and we loved having them here! It was cold, but that didn't stop us from venturing outdoors. We didn't really have an option with a house full of five little ones:)

Uncle Brad, Aunt Mak, Addi and Baby Bradley were also in town after Christmas, so the fun continued!

We were also blessed to have Nana and Papa visit.  They came bearing loads of gifts for some very eager little ones!

And that wraps up our very Merry Christmas 2012!  Happy New Year!

Better Late Than Never

I seemed to have forgotten about a "little" holiday we celebrated less than a month ago. I guess it's better late than never!

Stockings hung by the chimney with care...

Lots of late night movie watching over the break...

We must have had some good little girls and boy because Santa made his appearance!

Rapunzel, I mean Kathryn, and her Princess Dream Castle!

Angry Bird shirt for our resident Angry Bird Pro!

They Dynamic Duo! As a side note, the hair had us in stitches, but it was a much better alternative to the multiple yards of yellow ribbon she had been clipping in her hair to play:)

The breakfast table where we dined on grits casserole, waffles, bacon, eggs, 5 cup salad, cheese and fruit. 

And lest I forget Little Miss, aka Tinker Bell....

We were blessed to have visits from our cousins too! So stay tuned for Part 2!

Merry Christmas Eve

It's hard to believe Christmas Eve is already here! We've had a fun filled Christmas season kicked off by our trip to Disney World. Disney posts will come after the New Year, but I wanted to capture some of the highlights of the last few weeks now!

We hosted a Polar Express style party with our friends.  The girls in their pajamas!

Simple Snowmen S'mores were passed out at school followed by some Grinchy snacks for the twins' class parties.

Another Polar Express style party at school had Miss Kathryn donning her Santa nightgown!

Little sister joined in on the fun in her nightgown too!  Here we are in Walker's class.

 

A little cookie decorating and ornament making with neighborhood friends!

No bake Santa and reindeer cookies...a family favorite!

And finally a picture with the jolly old elf himself!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Matching Littles

I couldn't help but take a few pictures after church on Sunday.  My three littles were all coordinated in their Sunday clothes, and that doesn't always happen!

I can't say they (or the weather for that matter) were truly cooperating, but I love the various expressions on their faces nonetheless.

See what I mean!

To the 'Ham and Back

Last weekend, Kathryn and I had the privilege of traveling to Birmingham with Tula and Pops! We hit the road so we could witness sweet cousin Bradley's baby dedication.

Timing was just right to also celebrate Mom and Dad's 39th wedding anniversary with a yummy dinner at Hot & Hot without the little ones (thanks Aunt Mak for sharing your sitter!)

Bradley's dedication and the entire church service was such a special time. Plus it was followed by a delicious lunch provided by Aunt Mak! A perfect Sunday if you ask me!

The trip was quick but the memories will last a lifetime!

Some pictures for your enjoyment...

A Kindergarten Feast

Last Friday, my little kindergarteners celebrated Thanksgiving a little early with a Thanksgiving Feast at school. Each of the four classes decorated a table, and all of the kids brought in their favorite fall foods!

My first little Indian was very serious as she sang her songs!

And this little Indian always has a smile!

Sweet friends....

Trick or Treat

You would think I would have tons of photos given the many fall festivities we've had going on around here:) These first few were from our neighborhood party...
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These are from Trick or Treat night! Here are the neighborhood boys!

And the neighborhood girls...

And Sleeping Beauty!  Who had been dressed as Ariel for the better part of the day.  She decided last minute to make a wardrobe change.  I guess princesses do have a right to do that, don't they!