Here and There

Since our last post (a very long time ago) we've been to Memphis, Dallas and Indiana. Now that we'll be home for a while, the updates should come more frequently!

Then and Now

We went to Chicago on trips with Donnie in late May and again in early January. We somehow ended up in a room in the exact same spot of the hotel, just a couple floors different. The view stayed the same, but Ellabeth and Anderson sure changed!

Still Behind!

Our white OK Christmas morning

Christmas in Indiana

We loved getting to celebrate Christmas with all our family in IN and really appreciate everybody shifting their schedules to make all the parties work!

Way Behind!

Since our last post we have been to IN, experienced an OK blizzard, celebrated Christmas, enjoyed a visit from Grandma and Poppi, rang in the New year and traveled on a road trip with Daddy. Many pics to come, but we'll start with playing on our white Christmas.

Sleigh Bells Ring

Nothing but Class
We've had several requests for video of the outdoor display, so here you go. And yes, that really is an inflatable Santa. Unfortunately, the music is not part of the display.

Annual Tradition

Ellabeth's fear of Santa is still in full gear, so we got another family photo with the Jolly Man. By next year, Anderson should be afraid and allow the tradition to continue.

Santa Rumble

Rumor had it that Rumble was going to make an appearance at the Christmas party. Many moms were concerned about the reaction of a room full little ones, but things went better than anybody expected. At first, Ellabeth didn't know what to think. By the end of Rumble's visit, she was brave enough to give him a five. As soon as he left, she started jumping up and down and saying "Rumble good job!" so she must have enjoyed it. I don't think Anderson ever noticed that there was a monster santa in the room!

Capturing Moments

he's smiling...

she's smiling...

jackpot - or at least close enough!

Getting Festive

Unfortunately, you just can't appreciate the tackiness of a snowman/snowflake looping light show in these still pics!

Big Eater

When Ellabeth started eating biter biscuits, she made a huge mess smearing the cookie all over the place. Anderson loves his food and tries his best to get the cookie into his mouth!

She's Ready...

we're just not sure exactly what all she is ready for!

On the Go

Tis the Season

We're not sure how long the tree will survive with 2 curious kids walking/crawling around, but we had fun putting it up. This was the first year Ellabeth helped put on ornaments, and she didn't think anything above her eye level needed much decoration.