Holidays

Apparently I did fall off the face of the earth for a little while.  I just never think to really post all that goes on in my day to day life, thinking I should always wait for the big things.  Life is so much better with all of the little things though. 

  

I finally got my pink corner china cabinet and I love, love, love it.  Missy's Treasures is awesome and she did an amazing job on this cabinet and Mamaw's rocking chair.  I also have a crib that I am in the process of turning into a desk for my office and will post pics of it as soon as I get it presentable.  

Mamaw's rocking chair- this was actually her early Christmas present from us.  

 

My friend, Bethany got married!  

Me and Kari miniature bowling at the Wilderness Resort.  We took the kids for the weekend to celebrate their birthdays instead of doing a birthday party.  

My sister's baby shower- Guess which one is really pregnant!

Behold...she does know how to sweep!  Matt loves giving my sister a hard time so he had to take this picture as proof that she can do a thing or two.  

 I am very blessed that my sister tolerates my obsession with photos. I took lots of maternity pictures to remember this special time.  I only got to take a few when she was pregnant with my nephew so I really went all out on this pregnancy, especially since I hope it is the last for a long while.

  

My niece finally arrived about three weeks after the maternity photos.  I fell in love instantly, not that I didn't love her before she was born.  I could just snuggle her to pieces!  My nephew is still not sure what to think but is getting more adjusted and liking the whole little sister idea.  

 

I bought a few things to "persuade" my sister to let me babysit and to encourage her to come to visit more frequently as well.  I had already sold all of my baby items and my nephews baby stuff that I had for him so it was time to get new items.  I lucked up on the stroller and pack-and-play and got an awesome deal for them.  My niece also has an elaborate wardrobe in my home as well.  I have to spoil my niece and nephew equally.  

 

Christmas dinners are magnificent. This year, I have all of the "family china" (see previous posts if you don't know that story).  We have had several Christmas dinners already.  We ate with David and Kari last weekend and again this weekend.  We went to pick up Sweet Pea's Christmas present Friday night and visited with Jason and Lynette and had Matt's aunt, uncle, cousins and mom over for dinner today.  My girls have already received more gifts than they deserved.  We are so blessed.  

 Our M&M tree and table for Christmas.  I am obsessed!

  I put fake nails on the girls tonight.  Sweet Pea's nails didn't last long as the majority of them have already been pulled off.  She is slightly compulsive like her mother.

 

Bailey and Lily taking a nap.  Bailey is adjusting to having a sister in the house and Lily is definitely making herself at home.  

Dinner with David and Kari

 

 My new Ipad case

 Me and my bestie- Lynette

For Thanksgiving, we went on a family vacation with my best friend, Kendra and her family.  We had a great time and are looking forward to arranging a vacation for spring break.  The weather was really nice and we did not want to leave.  However, I think we are going to have to adventure out to bigger places for the kids, maybe hit Universal Studios next time.    

 My favorite princess- Aurora; although this one wasn't all that pretty. 

 Me and Jenna at the Sci-Fi theater dinner

 The castle decorated for Christmas

 Kendra, Goofy, and Larry

 I tried to give Matt away to Daisy but even she wasn't that desperate.

 I attempted to decorate our toes for the trip.  Not horrible but not exactly professional.