The Day after Christmas

The day after Christmas we headed to Sebree to spend time with my family. Heather was so nice to invite us all over to her house. Kelby was in the kitchen frying the bacon and making gravy. The kids were all playing so nicely. Hadley and Addyson had a blast trying to get into trouble.













My kids were spoiled like normal by Abby and their Uncles and Aunts.













I believe Adalee had a big first Christmas. She really enjoyed playing with Hayden's pirate boat the most though.



















Abby and Addyson found something in common...packing bubbles. They both love to pop them. It was fun to watch them pop one and then look and giggle to see if anyone was watching.

Christmas Day 2011

I'm not sure exactly what I'm doing wrong when uploading pictures, but I just can't get them to go where I want them to go. The pictures are totally out of order!

We did have a wonderful Christmas morning. Hayden was up by 5:30. He didn't listen and ran to the living room without us. I was disappointed I didn't get to see his reaction to what Santa brought but I am glad he was excited. I made the boys wait until about 6:00 before we woke sleeping beauty. :) Addyson needs her beauty sleep.
































Addyson liked her scooter but it has taken her awhile to learn how to ride it. She initially wanted to put both feet on it and expected it to just go. :) She enjoyed opening her presents. Hayden would keep running to his room to play in between opening a present. We struggled keeping him with the family.




















After opening presents we ate a not so good Christmas breakfast. I was in a hurry to get everything done and breakfast just didn't get cooked enough. Then we all got dressed for church! Later that afternoon after much needed naps we headed to Mama Jo's house for supper.













Hayden loved his scooter but now a week later I find him riding Addyson's scooter more because of the third wheel hers has.

Christmas Eve Breakfast

I am having a hard time formatting this post!! A couple days before Christmas Addyson had a Christmas party at her school. Addyson wasn't feeling well and didn't really participate. I took her to the doctor after the party to find out that she had a double ear infection and Hand Foot & Mouth disease. Luckily, she did get better by Christmas eve when we went to Granny Orr's for breakfast.

I got a picture a cute picture of Hayden and Addyson with Dede and Poppy. I love that both Hayden and Addyson made the same shirt at their schools even though they go separate places.

We did get to open presents after eating a wonderful breakfast! I just forgot to take many pictures. Grant has the video to back me up. :)

Afternoon with the Tapp's

Sunday, December 18th I took the kids after church to Slaughters to visit with my extended family. We had a wonderful lunch thanks to Cindy.

This was the look on Addyson's face when she realized Santa was coming to visit her. I hadn't taken her to visit him because she is usually very nervous around such characters, but I guess I don't need to worry anymore.

Hayden also felt very comfortable talking to him and was even lucky enough to have Santa bring him a present.

Addyson was very interested in his beard and told him that she wanted candy and a baby doll for Christmas.

Hayden had fun playing with Gavin. They really play so well together. It doesn't hurt that they both are crazy over tractors and such!

Both Hayden and Addyson really enjoyed playing with Aunt Jo.

Christmas with the Orr's

The Saturday before Christmas we can always be found at Dede and Poppy's house to celebrate Christmas. You can see there was one very excited little girl! We had a wonderful meal of turkey and dressing :) and all the fixings.

After we ate we opened presents. Addyson received a play piano and microphone. I am sad to say the batteries have already gone out on the microphone. :) Hayden opened some pretty cool remote control buldozer and dump truck.

Fun was had by all young and old alike.

The kids loved to boxes almost as much as the presents themselves, especially if Uncle Anthony will lift them.

I forget exactly what Addyson was doing to Anothony but she found it quite amusing!

Hayden's Christmas Performance

Click here if you would like to watch Hayden's Christmas Performance from Thursday, December 15, 2011. He did a wonderful job!!