Fun visit

Jason and Carla just so happened to be in town last night and stopped by to see us. How fun to have company in the middle of the week!

We took them to "Rancho" to celebrate the fact that they signed on their new house yesterday! Congrats, guys! We are super excited for you!

Santa visits Mom and Dad's

We all spent Sunday night at Mom and Dad's, so we could wake up Monday and have Christmas morning together. December 25th is just a date, right? It's not Christmas until we're all together! The kids went to bed believing that Santa had agreed to make a special trip to Grammy and Pappaw's, since that was the first night we could all be there.
Lexi filled Cade in on how this all works...

"The children were nestled, all snug in their beds,

while visions of sugarplums danced in their heads..." "And I in my 'kerchief, and Ma in her cap,

had just settled down for a wild game of Taboo..." Wait, that's not how it goes!

But that's what we did! And laughed our tails off doing it!
My favorite part of Christmas morning- stockings!!
Carson got the perfect gift! Seriously, he wouldn't put that thing down all day!
I graciously "volunteered" to hold my sweet niece while Chad and April opened gifts. :)

These are my absolute favorite pictures!! Look at them with their matching hats! Could they be any cuter?!

"Hey, I like yours better!" haha!

Ella's new art set! Thanks, Lexi!

And her gift from "the pup"

Cade got his first tractor from Pappaw...

And Pappaw got a perfect gift- a book all about weapons! haha!
Loving on Daddy... Getting some sugar from Momma...

Mrs. Grinch...
Me and my bros, still so excited on Christmas...

Another great gift- does it ever end?!

Cade and Pappaw all tuckered out...

Thanks, Mom and Dad! It was a perfect Christmas!

Lawyer Christmas party

On Sunday afternoon, we got together with Dad's family. It's a pretty loud, funny time when everyone can make it. Being together makes me miss my cousins so bad! We saw each other a lot growing up, and now it's only once or twice a year that we can get together. I just treasure this time with them.
Cade found a buddy pretty quickly...
And Uncle Chris grabbed Laila pretty quickly, too...

Not sure if she's very happy... but isn't she the prettiest, little thing?!! Chad and April...

The kiddie table (minus Aidan- he wasn't going to sit with "all the babies"! haha!)...
Aunt Linda with her new grandbaby, Owen. This little guy is three months younger than Cade and twice as big!

Taking a break for cupcakes...
Cade liked the sound of that! :)
The Vernon Lawyer clan (minus Bev's family and Emily- we missed you!)

Davidson Christmas

We had such a great weekend, traveling and enjoying the holiday with our families. Saturday evening, we celebrated Christmas with the Davidsons. We just love getting to see everyone!

Kellie, Kyle, and Chris (in the kitchen, of course!)...Papaw and Mamaw...

Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa Martin were there, too!

Ella couldn't wait to show Mamaw how her new camera works!

And Cade got to sample some food before dinner...

Me and my little man...

Ella and Payton wasted no time being goofy... I had to include all these, because they are so cute and silly!!
Pretty sure we have some little hams in the fam...
Kellie and Cade cheering for all the presents...

This little guy claps for everything!! I love it!

Checking out Ella's new pink computer... And look at this dollhouse! Wow! Thanks, Mamaw and Papaw!
Just can't keep their hands off each other! :)
Mr. Grinch ready for bed...The next morning, Aunt Pam and Uncle Dave stopped by with gifts...
Look at this stocking! She made one for Ella's first Christmas, too. They are just beautiful and we love them!!
Aunt Susan opening her ornament from Ella...
Uncle Kevin and Aunt Susan gave our kids great gifts, too. I'm pretty sure we have the most-loved children in all the world! :) Everyone spoils them so much!! Thank you all!
Ella had to take a little breather before going on to the next party...
Cade ready to hit the road...

We love you, Davidsons!! Merry Christmas!!