Our Christmas - 2009

We had a wonderful Christmas with our families this year! It was a special year for many reasons! It was Reid's first Christmas. Landon was finally old enough to open his own presents and understand what was happening a little more. The Thompsons were here to celebrate with us. It was a WHITE Christmas! And, of course, the main reason we were blessed this year is that we once again got to celebrate the birth of our Savior. Rather than tell you about ALL our Christmas celebrations (as there were several of them with different families) I'll just post a few of the many pictures that have been taken the last few days!

This was actually on the 21st. We were outside enjoying the "warmer" weather! Reid has recently started becoming a thumb-sucker!

PaPa and Grandma Meg drove in to see us and have Christmas on the 22nd! They took us for a yummy lunch at Carino's! We really enjoyed our time together! The three cousins at NiNi and G-Pa's house! We all stayed the night on the 23rd and woke up to have our Christmas with the Lott's and Thompson's on the 24th.
The two big boys had their own tent to sleep in that night! Santa brought Landon his very first pet, a betta fish we named Sushi. I know this just sounds wrong, but the main reason for the name is because when Landon says fishy, it comes out sounding more like "shishy." So, the closest thing to that we thought of was Sushi! Landon has always loved "shishies" and we thought he might enjoy having one of his own! We were right and thankfully he gave us a priceless expression that we caught on video! Is this not the cutest (and skinniest) big boy underwear model you've ever seen? Landon got his first pairs of big boy underwear for Christmas! Although we're not quite ready to start using them, I couldn't resist trying them on him!
Landon and cousin Abby

Mommies and Babies
Landon and Caedmon test driving Landon and Reid's new wagon! Thanks MiMi!

Today, Reid had his first veggie....Peas! YUM! As expected, at first he wasn't so sure about the taste, but he continued opening his mouth for the spoon, so I assume he was OK with them!

Merry Christmas

REID: Santa's happy, cooperative little helper!
LANDON: Wants NOTHING to do with the red paint and is only keeping the antlers on to earn his previously promised chocolate candy for doing so! A smile was WAY too much to ask for...I don't have that much candy!
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
From Our Crew to Yours!

Christmas Outings

We've recently enjoyed some fun Christmas activities with family and friends. On Thursday, we started the night off with dinner at Dos Charros...YUM! Next, we made a stop at Santa's Village in Richardson. It's a cute little village set up with all the different places you would see at the North Pole...a bank, the pet shop, the music store, etc. You can walk through each little place and the kids get to participate in a small, related activity. Of course, if you want to wait a while, you can actually see Santa himself! It was a cold evening, but the boys really enjoyed their time there!

NOTE: Please ignore the girly pink blanket my son is wrapped in! This is a blanket that my mom keeps at her house to use with grandkids. However, the Thompsons will be taking it back home with them in January to wrap around their sweet little girl, Camille Jean, who is due to arrive in May!

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On Friday night, we joined family and friends for caroling at an assisted living home where my grandma "Muddy" lived before she passed away in 2004. The residents seemed to enjoy us being there, and it was neat to see the smiles on their faces when they interacted with all the little ones!

Pray for Baby Hank

If it comes to mind today, please say a prayer for my cousin Derric, his wife Samantha and their son Hank. Hank was born on December 8th with a heart condition known as transposition of the greater arteries. He is having surgery today to correct this. Having two difficult deliveries myself, with what were seemingly minor issues, I can't imagine starting my journey as a parent in this manner! Click HERE to see Hank's story or to leave an encouraging word for Derric and Sam!

Derric & Sam

Hank Von

Paisley's Spreading Christmas Cheer!

If you're familiar with our little Paisley at all, you know that this is pretty much her motto for life. And I'm quite certain she was saying this to me as I was trying to get her picture. Thanks for the cute shirt, Lauren! It fits her perfectly...in more than one way! :)