Two down, Two to go

This past weekend, we headed to Tyler to celebrate Christmas with Shawn's side. We had such a great time hanging out with Shawn's brother and sister and their spouses and the girls. It is so exciting to think that in a few months, we will have 5 little nieces running around together...what could be better? We had a wonderful Christmas lunch at my m.i.l.'s house and a great time talking and laughing and sweating! It was burning up outside (80 degrees with high humidity)which dampened my Christmas spirit, but I got over it since I was in good company. The girls did very well playing with their cousins. They all were so happy to get together. After that, we headed to my f.i.l's house and had a nice lite dinner which was just right after overeating at lunch. Right as we were about to open presents, Santa knocked on the door! It was priceless to see the girl's faces when they saw him come in the house. Not sure whether they were in panic mode or excited/surprised mode....either way it was funny. Riley was the only one brave enough to hop up on his lap and start telling what she wanted. Elle only did because I told her she couldn't open presents till she did....wasn't too happy about that. Anyway, it was neat and after he left, the mayhem ensued. Lots of paper flying and gasping and shouting...your typical Christmas. Sunday we headed to church all together and then we were headed back to our home. Wish we could have all stayed an extra day. We did get to see lots of Christmas lights and one amazing one by a family called the Goods. It was pretty cool. Friday we also went to the park and were going to play in the "snow" but neither Riley nor Elle wanted to go down the hill in a tube by themselves. Oh well....we'll head back to Tyler on the 25th to do Christmas with my family and then maybe all the new toys will hold them over for at least 2-3 weeks! ha ha ha

Trying on Grandma's hats...so cute.

Having a tea party

Drinkin the holiday away

Making cookies with Gramme....much cleaner and easier than cutout! These were called Angel Crisps and they were pretty good! Good idea Gramme

What a spread! What a great lunch too.

Ava leaning up against a present for her

One of my favorite pics...Shawn took it....love the one below also, taken by me.

Does body language say it well enough?

We'll stay close to him as long as Papaw stays with us!

Cute idea...a grab bag stocking for all the little ones...went over very well!