{CHRISTMAS AT HOME}

We try to stay home around Christmas so we can enjoy our little family and the celebration of Jesus' birth. The girls were at fun ages this year to anticipate presents and the fun of Santa too. We try to focus on the true meaning of the holiday even though Parker says "but I just love presents so much".... oh the honesty of a three year old! Hope your Christmas was as fun as ours. Sadly, all our decorations are now put away and we are moving on. Parker tells me (with tears in her eyes) almost daily that she is so sad when people say that Christmas is over. I feel the same way once January arrives and now it's just plain cold for the next 2 months. Luckily, Cleve and Parker celebrate birthdays in my least favorite months so it makes it much better! Happy 2011!!

 

 Our growing family... baby #3 due in early May

Parker with her pillow pet from Mimi

 

 Lilly LOVES Dora and walks around the house

with a backpack on as much as possible

Lilly loves to take care of her new baby

 Mimi and her girls

Lilly's sweet new ride from Aunt Judy & Uncle Woods... 

yes. my child has gotten a BMW before me

 The bride in her beautiful new gown from Aunt Judy and Uncle Woods

 The little princess in her new castle

 celebrating with my family

 Lilly and Kiki

 Another beautiful princess ballerina dress from Noni

 Getting ready for ICE @ Opryland

 Trying to stay warm....BRRR!

 Lilly looked hilarous in her "small" jacket

 Inside the Opryland Hotel was amazing... 

especially since it was under 10 feet of water in May

 Uncle Chris and Lilly enjoy the lights