I got a sneak peek of what Santa brought, when I got up early with Paige…so I snapped a picture before the festivities began!…and look even something for Emma…just like Marci asked!
Trace got a XBOX 360, Kinect, etc; Paige got the Learning Home; and well…Marci’s spot was full of dog things…she thought it was for Scooby…but never second guessed where her Santa gifts were…she was so excited for Scooby…sweet girl! When all of a sudden she found a letter from Santa(see below) that told of a “puppy”…Marci gasped and started running around trying to discover where Santa might’ve hidden the puppy! And she found him…all snug in the laundry room…waiting for hugs! Boy was she excited! She’s wanted a dog for so long!
I don’t have many pictures of Trace…b/c he was embarrassed of his bed head…lol…and ran from the camera every time!
Santa had named the puppy “Zap” but Marci insisted on changing it to “Zack”…and insisted that it be spelled JUST like that!
Marci reading over Santa’s note and adoption agreement…
We went to the Christmas service at Heritage…it was a rush to get there but we did it! Paige wore the outfit that Marci wore on her 2nd Christmas…
There are not enough words to express how sweet the adoration is between these two…so sweet!
Marci is very particular with her clothing…so Nonnie took Marci shopping one day…she tried on various outfits, this being one of them. When she opened it, it was like a surprise all over again
Oh…she’s growing up on me!
I love all the learning toys that Paige got…and love to see her interact with them… this picnic basket is neat!!
We got Nonnie a sewing machine!!!
…and Pops some “Rush Limbaugh”(sp?) tea!
Zack and Paige fight over this chair!
Trent and part of his gang got to come down and spend the night with us on Christmas! The kids always have fun playing together!!
They were all dancing with marci’s Figit friend!
Pops reading to the girls!
We did manage to get a family picture @ church…thanks, Corey!
December 26, 2011
Kyleigh, Julia and Tyler were unable to make it to our festivities today…which made us sad…but we took pictures and sent it to them all day…to somewhat make them feel like as if they were here.
Nonnie had an object lesson for the kids to teach them to be grateful…she made them all figure out how to use their imaginations to make shoes out of string and an empty water bottle…then afterwards, everyone got a new pair of shoes…real shoes…comfy shoes!
I included a picture of my cousin, Meredith. It feels like this is the last time we saw her…HAHAHA…She had to work today…it’s been way too long since we’ve seen Meredith AND Michael…but so glad that Michael got to join us today!! He just graduated from Seminary…with his Masters Degree! We got to hear some fun stories…maybe it won’t be another 3 yrs before we see him again!
Mamaw checking on the cobbler! Michael and Paige!
Aunt Marla and the girls looking through photo albums! Aunt Marla handmade each of the kids a customized pillowcase and embroidered their name on it too!! What a special treat!! They all absolutely LOVED them! Julia already posted a picture of hers on facebook!! And Trace just bragged on his while on the way home! Marci can’t wait to take hers to a sleepover!!
Our Christmas card holder is overflowing…this is another favorite aspect of the season…opening my mailbox and receiving cards and pictures daily! They mean SO much to me!! I regret that I haven’t been able to send them out the past couple of years
Time and expense got the best of me…and I eliminated them. It makes me sad but at the same time, it’s less stress, which is a good thing. Please know that we LOVE your cards and we wish you a MERRY MERRY CHRISTmas!!
I dearly love your blog, Jenee'. You have such a precious family. The pictures of Nonnie and Pop and Mrs. Jerry are so special too. Good to see Trent and his twins and kids. Felt as if I was there!! You have always been so very good at this "entertaining" business!! Keep up the good work and your kids will ALWAYS know that HOME IS ALWAYS there!! Love always, Judy Lee Flowers.
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