The Girls at Christmas

I sure love my sisters and I LOVE my baby girl! We all look so different, but yet we are all bonded as sisters. A wonderful thing. They came over Christmas morning to celebrate. We are all growing up so fast! The twins turn 16 New Year's Eve!

Btw, don't you just love my pajamas? My sister gave me those because she didn't like them. They were a gift from her boyfriend's parents last Christmas. Ha. Did I just share that on my blog? Ah ha!

Caitlin and Reagan

I love all the trash behind Reagan!

A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost. ~Marion C. Garretty

Christmas - Part 1

There is a lot to post about for Christmas 2009. It is definitely a memorable one. Some ups and some downs, but overall one that truly has left me thanking God for all the he has done.

Here is our Christmas (in pictures) with Jason's parents. I love them so much. Way more than I could have ever expected to love them. I am so lucky to have such fantastic, supportive and Godly in-laws.

(P.S. These are all pics that my MIL took. I didn't get any while we were over there.)

This picture just simply makes me laugh. Abby and her Winnie The Pooh.

Jason's parents surprised him with tickets to see John Mayer in Austin! I knew about this the wholetime and was SOOO excited to see him open this. Of course, I am also thrilled that I get to go with him. He he.

Miss Girly Girl Reagan in her new ballerina skirt.

This gift made me cry. A lot. Breanna recently took our family photos....in a bed and in the freezing cold weather. I had the bright idea to do a family portrait in our pj's, but I wanted to do them outside. Breanna and I decided that a bed out in "nature" would be awesome. I wasn't expecting this at all and had not even been able to purchase pictures yet. Wow.

My family means so much to me and this picture will forever be one of the best gifts ever!

Reagan and Abby. Sweet cousins.

Jackson and Carson both received musical instruments. Jackson the drums and Carson the guitar. They decided to trade (for only a short time, I'm sure) and put on a rock concert. I LOVE this picture!!!

Daddy and Rae. Stuffed from the great food and tired from the long (but great) day!

Christmas Memories

We recently took some pictures and I couldn't believe how much our kids have changed! Time sure does fly.

We didn't capture one of Jack looking at the camera,

but this one made my heart warm.

This is the first Christmas that Jackson has actually understand.
It's been a joy to see it through a child's eyes.

He loves and ADORES his "Baby Sister".

Our little "Rae" of sunshine.
She is now 11 weeks old and is already weighing 12 lbs!!!!
When we went to get her shots last week I couldn't believe
how big she was. And....she is sleeping through the night already.

I'm excited for more Christmas Memories. I couldn't be more blessed.

P.S. Jason turns 32 this Friday!

Merry Christmas...the day after!

Wow.....it's already Wednesday. This had to of been the busiest week of my life this year. Saturday - Tuesday was spent with family, church, friends and mounds of presents. Although it was hectic and crazy, it was a blast. This was the 1st year that Jackson actually enjoyed opening presents. Last year he just sat there and ate paper. This year, he opened up a present and said "Oh dude". Classic. :)

Jason got a grill/smoker and I got my beloved peacoat from J. Crew. Ahhh..... Did I mention that Jackson received a drum? Oh wait, not only a drum, but a cymbal and cowbell too. My in-laws love us a lot. :) In all serious though, it's his favorite gift and he didn't look twice at the most amazing Radio Flyer bike Jason and I got him. (No bitterness here)

More importantly, I am so blessed to have this Christmas with those I love. A week off is nice too. By the way, I do have pictures, but can't post them yet. I'll do so soon.

Socks for Christmas!

For fun, I took the quiz "What Crappy Christmas Gift Are You?", and this is what I got! I actually like socks. Ha.

What's this whole "easily lost...." thing about though? Thanks! Anyway, go take it if you get a chance. I'd like to see who else is crappy. ha.

You Are Socks!

Cozy and warm... but easily lost. You make a good puppet.

What Crappy Christmas Gift Are You?