Merry Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas yesterday! It is definitely getting to be more fun now that Everett (and Hampton) are getting older. 

Everett's gift to me was a necklace he had picked out from Target. I love it! 

 

 

And Everett picked out a Slinky for Eric. It was destroyed before the morning was over.

The boys loving on Eleanor.

Eleanor's first Christmas!

She got a new doll.

I think one of Everett's favorite things was his stocking.

For lunch we had appetizer type food. Baby quiche, deli spirals, olives, anti pasta platter, and pesto pasta. It was delicious.

In the afternoon we went outside for some fresh air. It was chilly so we had to bundle up.

During naps Eric and I watched The Help. Later in the evening we celebrated with a Happy Birthday Jesus cake.

Helping Everett blow out the candles.

Hampton loved it! Can you tell!?!

Merry Christmas!



Christmas Eve

We have had a fun Christmas Eve day. This morning we went to the mall so the boys could ride the Christmas train!
Eleanor slept the whole time.

Everett loved the train. I lost count how many times he rode it. Hampton liked it the first ride, however he kept sliding off the seat and was soon over it.

Eleanor has been so sleepy today! I think she is going through a growth spurt.

I love this sweet face.

After the train we went to Chick Fil A for lunch and then went home for naps. We all napped we were so tired from the morning. After nap we enjoyed just lounging at home watching Christmas programs.

For dinner we had a Christmas Eve pizza party! We ate fireside by the glow of the Christmas tree.

Then things got really silly. Maybe it was the chocolate milk, but the boys danced around and at some point lost there jammies!

At bedtime we read about Christ's birth and talked about the reason for Christmas.

Eric and I then filled the babes stockings with goodies. I am so excited to celebrate tomorrow!

Merry Christmas!

Week of Christmas Cheer

We have had a fun week of Christmas happenings. I didn't pay mind to how I was uploading my pictures for this post so I will work backwards......

Today we (my mom, aunt Jenny, and Everett) went to the Grove Park Inn to see the Gingerbread houses.
The GPI delivered for my mom and aunt as well. Full of Christmas goodness and gorgeous decor.

You just can't help but get into the Christmas spirit when you're here.

Everett had a handful of meltdowns during our visit this morning. Some minor. Some major. We are working on it. Three is a tough age.

But the behavior issues didn't stop us from enjoying ourselves.

Last night we opened our gifts from Aunt Jenny and my mom. The boys are loving the whole opening presents thing. It is really fun to watch.

This fire truck was Hampton's gift from Noni and is very popular.

And Eleanor got this sweet handmade pillow from my sister Mary. Perfect for her nursery.

I heart this sweet face!

And then earlier this week Gigi came for a visit to do Christmas.

The boys had so much fun. We've had a great week with visiting family. The boys are already enjoying their new toys and now know what those wrapped boxes under the Christmas tree are. I am wondering if they are going to tear into the remainders when our backs are turned! We are looking forward to this weekend with just the five of us making precious memories (with I am sure a meltdown here and there sprinkled in between!) but fun none the less.

Vroom

Candy Cane

Oh So Sweet!