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On Christmas Eve my aunt and uncle from Louisiana came in for a few days, so the house was joyously full, just like I like it! We had a great Christmas Day, with all the ham and fixings. Isabella was a bit "emotional" first thing in the morning, but we were able to coax her out of her room and she opened her gifts. Jack opened one gift, with the help of Mommy, but it must have tuckered him out, because he was asleep on the floor moments later. Isabella made out like a bandit with so many new toys. She is set for a REALLY LONG TIME! Jack received a lot of great gifts that he will be able to "grow into." His new favorite place right now is in his exersaucer with a rattle or something to put into his mouth.
Our New Year's celebration included a WONDERFUL meal of roast, roasted potatoes, yorkshire pudding and brussel sprouts! We purchased a great cookbook, written by the owner of Perini Ranch, that had a recipe for bread pudding. So, I tried making it for dessert, and it was GREAT!
New Year's Day was a work day for Steve and I, and we sucked my Dad into it as well. We managed to clear out our attic and go through so much stuff that we've carted around for the last 8 years. Thank goodness the Goodwill picks up. Conquering the attic was a huge relief, and one less thing to do over the next two months.
With all that is ahead of us, I am truly thankful for the special family time we've had.
Now, to make up for my lacking of posting in December, here are a ton of pictures...
Jack's Baby Dedication at South Side Baptist with Pastor Kevin
Daddy with his kids (Isabella's been in an anti-picture taking mood as of late, so she has a scowl on her face for most of her pictures).
Isabella opened a couple of her gifts on Christmas Eve, mostly books from Nana and Poppy, which we read until bedtime.
Isabella playing tea party with her Great Aunt Rita.
No, we didn't get a new dog for Christmas. My parents brought their dog, Beckham, which always makes the house a little more lively.
Steve putting Isabella's bike together on Christmas Eve, after she went to bed. Steve and I both commented that for some reason, Isabella getting her first "big girl" bike makes us feel really old.
Isabella opening some of her doll house furniture on Christmas Day.
Yea! I got my dollhouse!
Daddy trying to figure all the parts out.
Daddy still working on it, amongst all the other stuff.
Isabella finally being able to play with her dollhouse.
Jack was tired before we even started opening his gifts.
Asleep in Mommy's arms.
Tuckered out!
Tuckered out!
Jack finally was interested in his toys. His favorite was a new teething toy from Uncle Charlton & Aunt Claire
Steve's new "toy." A Playstation 3 to take to the desert...that is if he has time to play.
Isabella was glad that Santa Claus didn't bring her coal in her "stinky sock" as she put it.
Sitting down for our Christmas dinner, wearing traditional Christmas Cracker Hats.
Bella having fun riding her new bike.
It was nice and warm (but rather windy) on Christmas Day, so Isabella was able to color outside with her Nana and Great Nana.
...and play with Daddy
...and Beckham too!
Isabella playing with her Rose Petal Cottage from Aunt Cheryl & Uncle Michael.
Nana, Jack, and Mommy
Happy Jack!
Asleep Jack (Poppy had the perfect touch of getting Jack to sleep with no fussing!)
Asleep Jack (Poppy had the perfect touch of getting Jack to sleep with no fussing!)
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