Christmas Eve Family Photos

Don't worry, we didn't get rid of Kaleb. He is missing because he had to work Christmas Eve night shift. Don't feel too bad for him, though, because he had 5 days off after that...or was it 8?

Pop pop and his granddaughters.

MaMa, Mommy, Nevaeh and Taylor.

Wonderful grandparents. Can you tell Nevaeh really likes them???!!!

MaMa and the girls.

Proud Auntie Ally and her nieces.

"Cold Snowman!!!"

This year Nevaeh's winter obsession has been with "cold snowman" and "Frosty the cold snowman." She likes the movie, the figurines in our house, the ornaments, and most recently....a real live snowman. My parents' neighbors went to the mountains and brought back a truckload of snow and made the snowman you see in the pictures. Mama came and picked her up and they went to see the real cold snowman and play in the snow. At first Nevaeh was intimidated, but she gradually got more comfortable and even brought Mommy a snowball.

We're going to the snow today, so look for more pics of Nevaeh in the snow soon!

Christmas Photos

Here is a preview of our latest photo shoot! Our friend Bethany took them, and they turned out great. This is just a small sampling of my favorites. We'll use some for our holiday cards, although since it is already mid-December, maybe they'll have to be New Years cards! Hope you enjoy. Aren't the girls beautiful?!?!

The only way Nevaeh would get in front of the camera was to bribe her with toys.

Daddy and Happy Taylor.

Aw. So special.

Lots of feet...even more toes!

Cutesie jammies.

"I'll show you how to do this, Baby Tay."

Smiles. Always.

I know I'm cute.

All of Daddy's girls.

Family pic.

Fun times with Aunt Kaky (Kathy)

Blocks: Nevaeh's new obsession...

Kaleb taught Nevaeh how to build a tower and crash into it with a car.

Aunt Kathy and Taylor watched Nevaeh "play blocks in mine play room."

Vroom! Vroom! she says.

Aw. Taylor wanted to give slobbery kisses, not smile at the camera!

Nevaeh's Christmas present from Aunt Kathy and Uncle Shawn was her TX Longhorns sweatshirt. She looks gorgeous in "burnt" orange, huh? I just hope she doesn't think she's going to college that far away! :-) What cute sisters!!!

Family Visits

Although much of our family time this past week consisted of mourning our loss, we also got to enjoy seeing each other and spending time together. It is dreadful that our reason for gathering was to attend a funeral, but we also appreciated the opportunity to spend time together.

Nevaeh and GiGi.

Taylor was tired at the pizza parlour.

I don't know who was happier..Nevaeh or Auntie Nenny. Nevaeh has really missed her since she moved to Texas, and I know the feeling is mutual.

Earlier we picked Nenny up from the airport and she gave Nevie a cup. It has a kitty from the "cat movie" (Aristocats) that Nevaeh loves.

Welcome home Auntie Nenny! Jen surprised Neve with a cup, and Nevie showed up to the airport with a "Welcome Home Nenny. We missed you!" sign. They had lots of fun together while Jen was here.

Christmas Tree Lane

This year Kaleb and I braved the cold to walk the girls down Christmas Tree Lane. As you can see from Tay's face below, the cold and lots of lights were very surprising.

Wide-eyed Baby Tay

Mommy and Daddy took pics with Nevaeh while Taylor slept in the car seat/stroller.

Daddy's Girl

Taylor all bundled up, warm and cozy...and sleeping comfortably.

Nevaeh had lots of fun walking at first, but got cold quickly and wanted to be carried inside Daddy's coat. Kaleb didn't mind at first, but she started to get pretty heavy on the way back to the car.

Christmas Tree

Nevaeh had fun picking out a Christmas Tree.

Taylor, on the other hand, slept comfortable in her car seat (surprisingly) the entire time we were there.

At home Nevaeh had fun unpacking all the ornaments, but she didn't quite understand how to put them on the tree. Instead she collected them in a little box until Mommy and Daddy placed them on the tree.

Taylor thought decorating the tree with lights was hilarious!

Our pretty tree, all decorated and with presents already wrapped.