Christmas Day

By the look of my picture, we must have been picture--d out. For some reason, I didn't take near the pics I usually take.

It looks at though Haha is struggling to wake in this pic, my kids not so much! They were EXCITED!

Ella joined in on the festivities...

The kids then opened their gift from us...

Anne got her 1st smocked day gown and some beauty bars from Mimi...

It was indeed Merry! Merry!



Part Two...

On Saturday, we celebrated Christmas with the Ford fam.  It never disappoints. We had more yummy food and the kids opened lots of gifts! Thanks Memaw & Papa for everything! 

Mackenzie and Davis are so blessed & loved!

I'm not sure what really is the truth....BUT Davis told Memaw thanks and that Mackenzie told him she was getting him the lifesaver.  She was quick to deny! So, who knows?!?! ; )

Mack was really excited about her new Dauphin Tale Barbie! You can never go wrong giving this sweet girl a new barbie!

Christmas Eve we went to our chruch Candlelight Service. We were proud to watch our little acolyte light the candles in celebration of our Savior. Also, our family was asked to light the advent wreath candles and recite some scripture. Each of us said a few things, including Davis. Mackenzie was great..she said the opening and ending saying a prayer. She was very composed and did not act nervous one bit. Daddy lit all the candles for us. What a special evening with my little family.

As always, the service was very moving and had me in tears at many times.  Watching my baby walk down the isle...then lighting the candles, while singing Joy to the World = Tears. Tears. Tears. Oh Holy Night, being sung is a given. More tears. I feel so blessed to be a mother to these two. I can't imagine the emotions Mary must have felt!!  

After church, we came home to eat some munchies and decorate cookies for Santa.

We always have to feed our reindeer some yummy food...

We kept hearing this soaring noise that we thought might be Santa, so we rushed to feed the reindeer just in case he was near. Davis was getting real frustrated with Mackenzie, because she was spreading her food throughout the yard and he wanted her to hurry in fear Santa might be near!

We said our goodbyes to Sabrina and Leon, who entertained us throughout December...

and off to bed they went....

part 3 coming! ; )

Happiest time of the year...Part one...

and busiest...

Christmas was great at our house.

We started off the weekend with the Justice fam at our house for a little Christmas cheer. Believe me, it's full of laughs and gets really loud! or atleast that is what we are told! ; ) 

We had lots of yummy food.

and we feel blessed that Granny was able to prepare her "famous" caramel cake! It something that I think we could all fight over! ; ) Aunt Reese, we giggled and wondered if you were really taking that cake back for Ken?!? hehee!

She's one special lady and I'm one lucky girl to have been blessed with such a great grandmother!

Gift opening time always makes the kiddos all SMILES!

Thanks Justice fam for making the trip! When we all come together it may be a little like the Griswalls' but it's always fun!!! :)

Later that night, the kids got to flip a coin to see who could open a present. Of course, it was all fun and games..they were both going to get a gift! But not without seeing the reaction of the looser, which was Mack. She was mad. hehee!

Davis opened his present, which was a Wii game he had been wanting & Mack turned around to meet the newest member of our family...

She had been asking for a hamster, but after many trips to Petco...we realized that a guinnea pig was a much better fit for a 8 & 5 year old. After all, Mack wanted to dress her hamster and they BITE!

Meet Ella.

or now Ella Wynne Ford.

She didn't have a middle name until Aunt Heather met Ella. You see that is Aunt Heather's middle name...and there might have been a little persuasion! ha! She's one sweet 'pig and although I was 100% convinced that I would be smitten, I am! ; )

More to come...