Christmas Week 2011

We had a very busy Christmas week full of family and fun.  I think Keegan enjoyed his first Christmas although it was difficult to fit naps into our busy schedule so he had to sleep on the go or not at all.  Ava was amazed by all the lights and food and presents.  I think this will be the first Christmas she will remember.  It was so exciting watching her amazement weather we were looking at Christmas lights or opening gifts.  There were so many memories made! 

We started Christmas off Saturday at Nana & Gramps' house with the best ham we have ever had and lots of fun by the tree!

Jeff took off work for my birthday on Tuesday and we headed to Northpark to see the trains.  Keegan was all smiles!

He wanted in there so badly and he kept banging on the glass when a train would come by.  This was a Christmas outing that he really enjoyed and it was so fun to watch him.

Ava really enjoyed them too this year.....

Ava enjoying lunch at Corner Bakery........

That night we decided to make our cookies for Santa.  I'm pretty sure Ava ate as many toppings as she decorated with.

And on Wednesday sweet friend Mason came over to make a few more!  These two have so much fun together.

And on Saturday we were ready for Christmas Eve.  These two were a little excited about it!

There is no child care at our Christmas Eve service so we didn't know how it was going to work out but they all did great.  Ava was so excited about going to "big church" with us but she fell asleep after we sang and the babies just hung out in our laps and took it all in.  Next year may be a little more challenging!

The four of us

All of us

Our little elf passing out gifts at Poppy & Grammy's house

Ava & Keegan exchanging gifts and a little love

 We came home and left out our cookies for Santa and carrots for Rudolph

Christmas Morning!

Ava has wanted this barbie house for months!  Her expression was priceless.  I hope she loves it as much as her mommy & Aunt Kara loved theirs.  Hoping it's worth a good seven years of fun!

Ava helped Keegan find his toys from Santa.  She seemed relieved that she was asleep when he showed up.  She would confirm with me a couple of times a week 'I'll be asleep when Santa comes, right?'  Ha!  But she was disappointed that she didn't get to see Rudolph.

 We headed out to spend Christmas Day with family in East Texas and drove home late that night.  We stopped at a Denny's on the way home for a late dinner and a break from all the screaming in the car.  (Keegan is not a big fan of the road trip)  It was the perfect break that we all needed from the car!  We had pancakes and laughs and made it home about an hour later.  And Monday we stayed in our pajamas all day long.  Another Christmas come and gone.  It truly is the MOST wonderful time of the year.