Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Christmas Eve- Part 2

After getting home from Hot Springs, the girls got into their pajamas and got things ready for Santa.  Livy wanted to leave a treat for the Reindeer too.  They were so excited!!

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The Stockings were hung by the Chimney with Care…..

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The Children were nestled all snug in their beds….

Christmas Eve

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All the grandkids acted out Luke 2 while Uncle Jim read it.  It turned out pretty cute and the kids really enjoyed it.  These are the 4 Angels- Averi, Olivia, Ada, and Kaylee. 

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Madison was Mary.

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After Luke 2 it was time to open presents.  We draw names among all the grandkids.  Maggie had Olivia and got her Squinkies and a Squinkies Holder.  She was very excited to get her collection started!

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Madison got an Ipod docking station from Grandma and Grandpa.  She definitely isn’t a little kid anymore, completely out of the toy phase! 

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David got her a very pretty Baptism Necklace, makeup, and a calendar.   She loved it all.

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After presents, the kids decorated cupcakes.

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We spent Christmas Eve in Hot Springs with my parents.  The kids always have a good time at Grandmas and never want to leave.  We had an untraditional but delicious Christmas dinner consisting of steak, grilled shrimp, and twice baked potatoes.  It was wonderful to spend the day with part of my family.  This Christmas Season, Madison has continually reminded us that  being with family is the best gift of all and I would have to agree with her(she is one smart girl and is usually right about things).  There is nothing sweeter than celebrating the Birth of Christ with the ones you love. 

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Breakfast with Santa

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Maddy’s school did a Breakfast with Santa.  Both girls were eager to sit on Santa’s lap and tell them what they wanted for Christmas.  Olivia told him a Dora Bike and Maddy requested an Ipod touch and a DSI.  After sitting on Santa’s lap, we ate pancakes and the girls made a frame for their picture with Santa. 

The countdown is on now for the arrival of our third girl.  I have about 4 weeks left and I’m so ready……….kind of.  Now that this semester is over I have been able to concentrate on getting everything ready for her.  I know these next couple of weeks will fly by and she will be here before we know it!  We have Christmas, New Years, and Maddy’s Birthday and Baptism to get through before this little dear arrives.  I keep telling Maddy that she might be sharing a Birthday with her little sister! 

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Thanksgiving

Cousin Sleepovers are the girls Favorite!! This is Maggie, Livy, Maddy, and Gabby. (oh and Winston too)

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Maggie and Livy spending some time together.  These girls have really missed each other.

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Uncle Gabe took a red eye flight to get here.  All the kids were excited to see him!

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A little playtime at the Andersons

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DeVaux Family Picture-6 Kids, 3 In-laws, and 12 grandkids with 1 on the way!  I think it turned out pretty good if you ignore my pregnant, chubby self!

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Gabby and Maddy giving Aunt Trish a makeover.  She looked beautiful! You can never have too much pink blush:)

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Baby Parker and Averi-the 2 youngest grandchilren

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Livy wasted no time digging in to the Thanksgiving Feast!

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The Big Kids Table.  We tried to tell Gabe that he still belonged at this table but he just wouldn’t listen!

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Madison waiting to eat!  Aunt Jenny’s fat arm is in the way of her food!

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Olivia crawled into Micha’s lap(this never happens) after lunch and playing and went right to sleep!!  She had herself a great Thanksgiving nap!!  Love this sweet pic!

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This was a GREAT Thanksgiving.  It was the first time in almost 4 years that all of my family has been together!!  We usually go to Branson with the Baileys for Thanksgiving but we went in July this year. It had been 8 years since I spent Thanksgiving with my family so I was really EXCITED.  Trish, Jenny, and Gabe all came in from Utah and Idaho, but not without several travel issues.  Our Cousin Marcie and her family came in from Dallas.  It’s always nice to spend time with extended family you aren’t able to see much. We are glad they came!  In the end, everything worked out and we had an AMAZING Thanksgiving.