12.31.2011

Christmas with MawMaw and Papa

 Christmas just seems to keep going and going....we got to have another Christmas in Avoca with MawMaw, Papa, Uncle Kyle, Aunt Miah and Landon!




 Landon loved his books!

 Courtney loves to play pretend, so she was excited to get this princess toy!


 Whti got a book too!

 Sweet cousins!

My camera messed up over Christmas so I don't have as many pictures as I would like.  But, we had a very blessed Christmas and are so thankful for getting to spend it with all of our family!

12.30.2011

School Parties!

The girls both had Christmas parties at their schools.  These are the days I dreamed of.  Being that mom, coming to school, all excited to get to hang out with my kids in their class.

 Lindsey, Helen, and Ashlyn are sweet friends!
 

 Mrs. Huneycutt


 Each kiddo got a present from Mrs. Huneycutt
 Then it was on to Courtney's party.  They had a pajama party. 
 Courtney and Harper (love that it looks like we moms took full advantage of "pj" day and didn't bother fixing their hair! ha!)
 Sweet friends.  They got to play games and sang songs!  This is such a great pre school!
What will I do when all 3 girls have Christmas parties that I have to get to?

12.29.2011

Christmas Morning!

 The girls woke up early.  I got a quick picture before they went through their stuff!  So fun!

 On your mark...get set....


 GO!



 Santa brings an orange every year....
 Present time...yes they are spoiled.  I can honestly say that one day they will figure it out that their daddy pretty much gets them what they want.  I'm not just saying it...that's the truth!

 They each got a Greenwood Bulldog ornament since this was our last Christmas in Greenwood!
 Big girl boots that she had to put on immediately!
 Santa brought a big trampoline.  But left it in the box so it would be easier to move.  Good idea Santa!
 Lindsey asked for a North Face jacket.
 Courtney wanted Barbie Texters (which turned out to be very difficult to work)
 An iHome for her iPod. When did she get so big...notice there aren't many "toys" for her!


 Lala Loopsy doll.  She loves her toys!
It was a very blessed Christmas.  Our girls are sweet and loving.  They are making great memories I hope and we love each year more and more.  I am thankful for the fun of seeing their faces when they get something.  It really is better to give than to receive and I pray that they will learn that as the years go by.

12.24.2011

Christmas Eve

 I love our Hog tree.  It is just the right size for this spot in our living room and just makes me happy!

 The girls have gotten new pjs on Christmas every year.  They don't enjoy it as much as I do. Ha!  They were a little bit crazy and excited...
 Christmas 2011



 Putting out cookies and milk for Santa.  I'm sure he will LOVE them!

This is a bittersweet Christmas.  I have loved this house.  We have had lots of great Christmases here.  For the girls it all the Christmases they remember.  Lindsey was 2 when we moved here.  Courtney's first Christmas was here.  So was Whitney's.  But, it is looking like we will be moving back to Springdale soon.  We will see, so I just wanted to enjoy these times, each moment and remember that it isn't about the house we live in, but about the people we are with.

12.12.2011

Christmas Fun

 The girls love doing their gingerbread houses every year.  It has become a fun tradition.

 We have had to start getting 2...we have 2 different kind of artists.  It just works better.  I'm sure next year we will need 3 of them.  No one will want Whitney to assist again I'm sure!
We have also had a fun time making cookies.  Nothing too particularly crazy, simple but fun.