Anna Lauren checking out what Santa left...when she came into our room, she already knew what Santa left so we're not sure how long she was in the living room without us, but this is what we are calling her "1st" look at Santa...
Rain boots...she was thrilled, and they immediately went on her feet and didn't come off...
Finger Nail Polish...
Lip Gloss...
So proud of her lip gloss...
Seeing what else Santa left...
Bath Gel and Markers...
Anna Lauren's "sweet" smile...this smile was continuous throughout the Christmas season and especially Christmas day. She was such a joy this year!
If you can see my face, you can only imagine her face...she loved her new suitcase!
And last but not least, checking out her new bike...
Oh wait...we almost forgot her stocking, which was full of candy...
We bundled up and headed out for a ride on her new bike...we have some practice to do, but I think within a week or so, she will get the hang of it and be well on her way...
And needless to say, the lip gloss was important...she had to stop and re-apply...
She LOVED opening presents...not only did she open her own, she opened everyone else's too...here she is opening her daddy's presents...
Mommy with a necessity of life...new running shoes...
Sweet Christmas hugs from Anna Lauren...
Anna Lauren was so proud...she and her Nanny went shopping and she picked out a present for Mommy and Daddy...we both got a HUGE lollipop!
Anna Lauren opening Mommy's present...new running socks...
Opening another one of Mommy's presents...a camera case for her new camera...
On to helping Nanny open her presents...
Nanny was so excited...a camera case for her new camera!
This is our 3rd year to be at our house for Christmas Eve / Christmas morning, and we are still trying to figure out exactly what "tradition" we like every Christmas Eve...so far, it has been different the past 3 years.This afternoon, we went to church as a family, and yes, we are so thankful that during "normal" church services there is a nursery. I guess you could say Anna Lauren was as good as could be expected, but I could not tell you what the pastor said. However, we did enjoy being in church together as a family and teaching Anna Lauren the "true" meaning of Christmas. She is super excited about Santa, but she also knows we are celebrating "G-hus's" birthday, which makes my heart smile to hear her talk about G-hus, Mary, Joseph, and the Wisemen. After church we went out to dinner and then came home to open a few presents and put out reindeer food and cookies for Santa.Now...she is all tucked in bed with anticipation Santa will stop at her house and drop off the bike he is carrying around in his sleigh just for her!
Since Anna Lauren's 1st Christmas, she gets new namies (pajamas), an ornament, and a book every Christmas Eve from Daddy and Mommy...
This year she got Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and the Night Before Christmas...not that she let us read them to her, but she did get two new books...
Opening her oranament...
She wanted to put it on the "big" tree...not her "little" tree...
Anna Lauren in her new Christmas namies with her reindeer food in hand...she was ready!
Anna Lauren and Nanny putting out food for the reindeer...check out those "boy" boots she loves...hopefully Santa will bring her some "girl" boots...
Anna Lauren and Nanny taking a break from putting out reindeer food for a quick picture...
Got to love this outfit...
Cookies and apple juice for Santa...Anna Lauren didn't want to leave Santa milk...
It is hard to believe but our nephew, Reid, will be 12 years old on the 27th. I still remember sleeping on the floor of the tiny little waiting room while waiting on his arrival...yes, his poor mother was in labor forever. However, he was well worth the wait, and we are so glad God put this special little boy (big boy now) in our lives.Instead of having a birthday party, he wanted to go to the Mississippi State basketball game in Jackson last night for his birthday celebration, and we got invited to go with them. Matt and I kind of stood out as we were probably the only ones in the crowd without some type of maroon on, but we had a great time. And...we actually got to watch the game as Anna Lauren has been with her Nanny since Sunday...that was a special treat in itself.
Left to Right: Chandler (friend), Reid, Jake, and Sam (friend)...
Reid and Jake...
Jake and Sam...
Anna Lauren checking out what Santa left...when she came into our room, she already knew what Santa left so we're not sure how long she was in the living room without us, but this is what we are calling her "1st" look at Santa...
Rain boots...she was thrilled, and they immediately went on her feet and didn't come off...
Finger Nail Polish...
Lip Gloss...
So proud of her lip gloss...
Seeing what else Santa left...
Bath Gel and Markers...
Anna Lauren's "sweet" smile...this smile was continuous throughout the Christmas season and especially Christmas day. She was such a joy this year!
If you can see my face, you can only imagine her face...she loved her new suitcase!
And last but not least, checking out her new bike...
Oh wait...we almost forgot her stocking, which was full of candy...
We bundled up and headed out for a ride on her new bike...we have some practice to do, but I think within a week or so, she will get the hang of it and be well on her way...
And needless to say, the lip gloss was important...she had to stop and re-apply...
She LOVED opening presents...not only did she open her own, she opened everyone else's too...here she is opening her daddy's presents...
Mommy with a necessity of life...new running shoes...
Sweet Christmas hugs from Anna Lauren...
Anna Lauren was so proud...she and her Nanny went shopping and she picked out a present for Mommy and Daddy...we both got a HUGE lollipop!
Anna Lauren opening Mommy's present...new running socks...
Opening another one of Mommy's presents...a camera case for her new camera...
On to helping Nanny open her presents...
Nanny was so excited...a camera case for her new camera!
