Jolly Holidays

We have had so much fun the last few days! Saturday, Jamie and I took our kids, along with little Trista, to see The Princess and the Frog. Alex and I debated on whether to let the girls go. Alex thought it would be too scary and the girls would end up in our bed all night. But, they both loved it! It was Brynna's "first time" to the movies. (She went a couple of times as an infant when we'd take Braylee and saw a short film on a big screen at a museum.) The movie could have done without the voodoo stuff, but the princess & frog part was really cute.

Brynna LOVES popcorn so she enjoyed having her very own bag!

Trista, Brynna, Braylee, Ava, & Jake

Saturday evening, I had the girls try on their dresses for a few pictures. We had lots of fun with all their posing. Brynna was in heaven since she asks daily to wear a skirt and tights. ;)

Sunday morning was Christmas Sunday at church, the 4th Sunday of Advent. I love Christmas Sunday, and I'm going to miss singing all of the Christmas carols. I do not tire of Christmas music. ;) O Holy Night is one of my MOST favorite songs.

Our Family ~ Christmas 2009

Braylee and Sydney

After church, we went to my Granny & Pa's house (my dad's parents) for Christmas. We all received wonderful gifts! The girls' new sweater dresses are adorable!! They have been attached to their new Barbies ever since...even slept with them the first night.

Granny & Pa with the great-grandkids.

Brynna talked my brother into playing with her...so cute!

I mentioned in the last post about Braylee telling the story of Jesus' birth. It's detailed...from when the angels told Mary and Joseph she was pregnant until the wise men brought him gold, frankincense, and myrrh. On the way home that night, she was telling the story once again and got to the part about the angel coming to tell the shepherds. She said, "The shepherds were out in the fields watching their sheep and a bright light shone in the sky. They all got scared and ran together..... pause...I just made that part up!!" followed by lots of giggles! :) But then right went on into "The angel said, Do not be afraid. I bring you good news." Such a silly girl.

Monday, Aunt Tracee went with us to Bloomington to finish our Christmas shopping and to help me finalize some house things. It was a long and busy day but a successful day.

Tuesday, Santa came to daycare. I wasn't working, but I took the girls in to see Santa. They had a ball!
Aunt Tracee came down in the afternoon to see our new house. We also wanted to take some belly pictures! It was such a treat for my girls to see Tracee for 3 straight days since she has always lived in South Carolina since they were born. She even had the chance to read the girls some stories and stay for dinner. I think the belly pictures turned out very sweet...hope she doesn't mind me posting a few! :) This evening, the girls wanted to go Christmas caroling. I decided we could walk down to Jamie's...but they weren't home. Just as we were walking back up to our house, Jenn & Brad and their kids pulled up in the drive. We wished Jenn a Happy Birthday and the girls sang We Wish You A Merry Christmas to them. Jenn, thanks for stopping by because you made my little girls very happy! They can't wait to go caroling again! :)

May you all have a Joyous Christmas! What a wonderful gift God gave us on Christmas morning! He has an amazing love for us! While we were still sinners, He sent His Son into the world to die for us. I hope you cherish the true meaning of Christmas with your families this year.