Well, Christmas vacation started off with a crazy day. Tres scheduled his deviated septum surgery for the day the girls got out of school, so I had quite a day of juggling! He is fine and recovering nicely before our ski trip.
Bug Bug came in to help with the kids- And Adlie and I participated in our church's Christmas program. I was Mary, and she was an angel. It was a good time for us to spend together and she looked beautiful- I am sad to not have a picture!
We had planned going to Birmingham before Tres scheduled his surgery, so the kids and I went back with mom. Not long outside of Auburn, Laney got sick ALL in my mom's car, while Adlie slept away. We tried not to make a big deal out of it so she wouldn't feel bad- but it was AWFUL!!
We had plans to go to their church program the following night, but my grandfather, who has struggled with heart disease for years, has been struggling with his levels lately- so we decided to go and surprise them.
I am so glad we did- the girls just love their great-grandparents, and I am so thankful that they have been able to be a part of their lives. Please pray for my datdaddy- he needs strength and we are still praying for healing!
It was our year to spend Christmas with Gigi, which is always a treat! She loves to spoil all of us. We are always so thankful for her generosity.
Brooke and I about to get things cookin'!
I knew all the girls were going to be getting their desired American Girl!
Capps just LOVES Elmo!
He has been playing with this table and cars ever since it got home! I thought he might be too young- but I was wrong.
American Girl stuff is all the girls wanted for Christmas this year. Santa did a great job of stocking a dresser full of items for the dolls.
I was paying so much attention to the girls, I didn't even notice Capps go and grab all of his goodies. He was so sweet carrying around his animals.
The girls got matching dresses for the dolls too! (and we've been wearing them ever since)
He was really digging in there!
Most of the other gifts from Mommy and Daddy consisted of things they would be needing for our ski trip. I was surprised that they were genuinely excited about each pair of gloves and sweater they got!
Gigi asked us to go to her church's Christmas Eve service this year. So we all decided to get dressed up for the event! Yes the girls wore these dresses the day before too- but absolutely insisted!
All ready for bed and Santa's visit. I just love matching Christmas PJ's!
Gigi's company has been doing some pretty neat things for the Christmas season this year. We were able to have an early visit from Santa, ride the carousel, and see the beautiful Clydesdale horses. The horse process took about an hour just to get them hooked up to the wagon- and that was about all the attention span we had!
Earlier in the week, we went out to Mr. Otis' farm for the Woodruff Family Christmas service. The girls always enjoy being able to sing Christmas carols in front of everybody and hanging out with Laurie Clare and Liza.
Love ringing the bell!
I hosted our December bunko group this time- and the theme was "Just be Tacky"!
Our best attempt for Gigi's Christmas Card!
Capps really enjoyed the lights this year. And as every child of mine before him, fell asleep half way thru.
