This Christmas was great fun :) We left for my mom's after the Christmas program in our ward. Scott sang in the choir and I played the piano for all of it and our brother in law and his kids (Sandy was in the choir too) took care of my girls. We left there, came home, changed, and hit the road. So that put us in Spokane around 10 their time. Which was great. The girls slept the last two hours and they were very peaceful and civil to us the entire drive. I loved it. Scott and I also got to spend some time having real conversation, which was an added bonus :)
Addy and Jaleta became even better friends, with some bossing around involved on both sides. Addy didn't want Jet touching ANY of Mimi's decorations and Juju didn't want Addy going into his room uninvited :) It was really fun to watch them play together. They really do a good job with one another.
Addy really got into opening presents. On Christmas eve, she got to open Great Grandma's present for her: Madagascar. She was so excited to have a movie with a lion and a zebra in it :) And she still constantly tells me that it's from her great grandma. She remembers and knows exactly who she is :) Which I love. After opening that gift, she got her pajamas, and then opened mom's and dad's pajamas. Christmas morning, she got her stocking and then dug right in under the tree finding presents to unwrap. Luckily, the first two she grabbed were hers haha. Then we had to slow her down :) We had a wonderful Christmas of giving and spending time with family. Mimi had fun spoiling my girls, and giving the favorite gifts.
I got sick the last day we were there, and was so glad I got that 24 hour bug when I did! Scott had help with the girls and I got to lay in bed and be sick all day. I don't remember the last time I had that privilege! I missed time with the family, but was blessed not to be sick at home while Scott was working or, worse yet, in the car on the way home. Addy also got the bug but was really happy the whole time. Which I don't get. That kid has no nerves. I swear.
New Year's Eve with my dad's side was great, as always. Addy loved playing with her cousins. She didn't even get grouchy until about 11! And Ellie was happy and pleasant as well. She bonded right up with her Great Uncle Courtney and spent some good time with him. We loved it.
The ride home was adventurous. We stopped at Subway for lunch where Addy puked all over the floor. And pooped out of her diaper at the same time. (SO glad she was wearing a diaper for the trip as she had "sick tummy poop" as she called it). While getting new clothes out of her bag, I locked the keys in the van. Really Shiloh? Luckily, we called the local dealership in Missoula and they cut us a new key for $12 instead of the $50+ it would have been to call a locksmith. What an adventure! Luckily, Addy didn't throw up the rest of the trip and both girls were amiable.
Enjoy our pictures :)
Please excuse the doll in the background. Addy can't be more than two feet from her at all times. Endearing, but rather tricky for pictures. I thought she was far enough away to edit out, and then we took the picture from an angle that made sure baby was in every. single. one.
Day one at Mimi's house! Addy sure misses Jet now!
Four generations :) Excuse Addy's pained smile lol...but just wait until the next picture ;)
Christmas eve present opening :)
Good morning on Christmas day! It was fun to snuggle up with my siblings like old times!
We had to wake Addy up haha. I love her sleepy little frown after the flash did a few trial runs...
Daddy decided she needed an umbrella. Mommy said no, but Daddy did it anyway. And I am SO glad! She loved it and kept holding it and saying, "Tut, tut, it looks like rain!" Just like on Winnie the Pooh. It was hilarious.
Scott got a fire pit, Bourne Identity on Bluray, and a new drill. Scott got me new drinking glasses that won't break taking them out of the dishwasher, an ipod arm band, winter gloves, and a new, not broken SD card to USB adapter. My favorite gift from my momma (other than the huge nativity she gave me in August so I could display it) was the scarf she made me :) And Addy LOVES the castle and princesses Mimi gave to her :)
I made Ellie a hooded towel, which I made for Addy when she was still just a fetus...yeah. Slacked a bit on that one :)
Levi playing with the stroller we got Addy for her babies. He's too funny.
Alison took Jet and Addy "fishing" and they both had a blast. Addy is still talking about it!
We had a weenie roast. The girls loved it!
Hands in their pockets :)
We also had a play-doh morning. Addy made this "beautiful butterfly."
Ali's turtle
Becca and Katie's lizard and accessories.
New year's eve family gathering :)
As you can see, we had a great holiday and hope that you did too! Also, we got to talk to my brother in Portugal. It was really fun to see him. And surprise him with our pregnancy :) Merry Christmas to all!
