Merry Christmas

We had dinner at Matthew (and Courtney's) house for Christmas Eve. Both families came, and we had a lot of fun meeting Courtney's extended family. Mom and Dad spent the night with us so they could be here Christmas morning. Haley was a bit overwhelmed with all the presents. She only opened a few of them and then was more interested in playing in her playroom, then unwrapping the remainder. I think it took 3 or 4 days before everything was unwrapped. Santa brought Haley a big butterfly tent and she loves to play in it. It even has butterfly wings that came with it that Haley can wear. We loved being able to spend the day with family.

High School Friends

Every Christmas I get together with my high school friends and their husbands. This year everyone came to our house for dinner. There were two girls that couldnt make it, but it was still fun catching up with the ones that were there. Three of them now live out of town, so Christmas time is usually the only time everyone is back in town. I wish everyone didnt live so far away.

Haley's 1st Limo Ride

A.J. won a free 3 hour ride in a Hummer Limo, so we decided to ask our family and two families from our neighborhood to go with us to see the Lake Lanier Nights of Lights. We had a lot of fun riding in the limo. Haley loved leaning out the window while we were slowly driving through the lights.

Making Sugar Cookies for Santa

Courtney came over and helped Haley and I make sugar cookies. Haley wasnt impressed with using the cookie cutters to make the cookies, she just wanted to eat the dough.

Haley's New Tutu

A.J.'s Aunt Ann made Haley a cute tutu. She loves putting it on and playing in it!

Uncles!

Haley loves her uncles and likes when they come to play with her!

Playgroup Christmas Party

We went to a family Christmas Party with the playgroup. It was fun and there were so many people there! Haley had a great time running around with the kids and opening her present.

Playing in the cabinets

We have one cabinet in the kitchen that has toys in it for Haley. It seems to help keep her out of all the other ones. She keeps taking everything out of her cabinet and sitting in it, so I decided to play with her and close her in it. She loved it!

Sitting on Santas Lap

The Publix up the street from our house at Santa at the store. We took Haley up to sit on his lap. She wasnt too impressed with him, but she didnt cry, so I was happy. She loved her "Santa" dress!

Haley's New Table

We got Haley a new table and chairs for her playroom. It was supposed to be a Christmas present, but we decided to give it to her early since she wouldnt know the difference anyways. She loves pulling the chairs out and sitting at the table. She gets her sippy cup and brings it to the table and gets some of her toys out and plays with them as she sits at the table.

What do you mean its not Christmas yet?

Haley loved the wrapped Christmas presents under the tree. She keeps sneaking presents into her playroom to open. She is so excited to see what is under the wrapping paper. I cant wait for Christmas morning to see what she thinks about opening so many presents.

Uncle Matthew's BIG Day!!

Matthew closed on his first house today! It is actually only about 7 houses down from us, so we are excited to have him as our new neighbor. He also asked Courtney to marry him! We are ECSTATIC that she is officially part of the family!! They are planning to get married sometime in May 2010 after she graduates with her teaching degree.

My big 17 month old!

My nanny got Haley some new boots when she was here at Thanksgiving. Haley looks so stylish in them. She looks like such a BIG girl!