We left for Alabama the Friday before Christmas. We made a stop in Birmingham to see Brian's grandfather from Indiana, who was visiting with Brian's aunt and uncle. Brian's cousin, Amanda, was there as well with her 3 year old daughter and 9 month old son. Aubrey and Caroline had a great time playing with Leah! It was a great visit and a lot of fun catching up! After we left Birmingham, we headed up to Hartselle to see my family. My niece, Margaret, was already there and my sister came shortly thereafter, and Trent soon followed. The girls were thrilled to see each other and of course, had to go on an "adventure" as soon as we got there! We are not always sure what their "adventures" entail, but we do know it involves, rain boots, sun hats, and backpacks.
The rest of the week was very nice and relaxing! We celebrated Christmas Eve by opening presents from each other and the kids getting their gifts from Grana and Papa. On Christmas Day my aunt, uncle, and cousins came out to Grana and Papa's house to eat and exchange our "mystery" gifts. We all draw names for gifts for each other. It was a great afternoon! I always enjoy spending holidays with family!
The rest of the week was very relaxing, which was nice! We had good food and it was so nice just to talk, play games, and eat :-) The boys were suppose to go quail hunting on that Monday, but it was too rainy, so maybe next time!
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| The kids with Great-Grandpa |
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| Grana feeding Andrew his bottle |
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| Papa reading bedtime stories |
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| Aubrey and Margaret playing the piano |
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Brian and Caroline
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| Caroline passing out presents |
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Aubrey opening her presents
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| Caroline and Brian looking at a new game for her Leapster |
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| Aubrey opening her Cinderella |
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| Caroline and her Belle outfit |
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| Playing with their new princess dolls |
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| Andrew getting in on the action |
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| Sophie!!! |
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| All bundled up to head out to Bill and Judy's |
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| Singing some Christmas carols |
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| Gator ride |
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| Caroline and Aubrey |
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| Aubrey, Caroline, Andrew, and Margaret |
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| Reading about the reindeer food |
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| Putting the reindeer food outside |
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| Andrew says, "Down with princess slippers!" |
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| Waking up Christmas morning |
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| Caroline opening her stocking |
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| Aubrey opening her stocking |
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| Andrew figuring out what to do with his stocking |
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| Aubrey eating her Christmas cookie. Margaret asked Santa to bring her cookies for Christmas morning, so all got to partake. |
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| Margaret passing out mystery presents on Christmas Day |
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| Caroline |
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| Aubrey |
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| Aubrey waiting for Christmas dinner :-) |
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| My little munchkins |
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| It takes this.... |
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| to get this :-) |
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| Group shot |
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