Christmas 2011

Before Christmas

Avery Claire's daycare party was Thursday, the 22nd. Our last day of school was Wednesday, so she got to sleep late Thursday before heading to daycare {while Mommy and Daddy finished a few last minute Christmast things and she got a good nap!}. I love to watch her at daycare. She acted like such a big girl with the other big kids. Guess who stopped by the party?! Avery Claire was ready to sit with Santa asap, but had to wait her turn! Tripp with Santa Meet the biter Kirby Kirby gave Avery Claire this little mark at the beginning of the week of Christmas Thanking Brayden for his gift! Avery Claire loves Mrs. Brittany...and Mrs. Brittany loves Avery Claire. Giving Mrs. Teresa a big hug Jack continued to pop up in all places high! Avery Claire got a big smile on her face every time she found him. He even made the drive to Clay County with us! We spent lots of precious time with family and enjoyed every second. Avery Claire was spoiled all weekend! Thank you, every one, for spoiled our girl and loving her as much as we do!

Christmas Eve Eve Avery Claire got dress up clothes and shoes! She walks like little grannie when she wears them! Sweet cousins

Christmas Eve

I worked on shirts for cousins the entire week before Christmas. When we got to Clay County, I had one of five done. I started working while Avery Claire napped and then learned from a little birdie {who shall remain nameless} there were bets being made in the other room on whether or not I'd finish. That was all the motivation I needed. And Karson, I'll get your shirt to you with a "K"...anyone need a shirt with a houndstooth appliqued "C"? Avery Claire wasn't sure about Nana holding Aubrie. But Nana didn't get her for long...there may have been a baby hog in the house!! Just kidding, Aunt Joyce! ;-) Avery Claire took a few minutes to warm up to the idea of playing with sweet Hudson, who kept saying "Yew wanna pay?" I think this one could have been when they both took little tumbles at the same time. Or it could have been over a toy. We clearly have some lessons to learn about sharing....Avery Claire, not Hudson. Can you imagine Christmas next year with all of these kiddos? We exchanged gifts with Uncle Matt and Aunt Sarah. The gift hit of the night was.... For the record: it takes 3 grown men quite some time to set up a ladybug tent.

Christmas Day

Santa came!!! Avery Claire walked into the living room and saw her "cah!" She hopped right in and didn't want to see another gift! Santa, you could have stopped at the car! We eventually persuaded her to open the rest, but she loved that yellow car!! More visiting... Someone said something mighty funny! Santa even came to see Win... More sweet cousins... Grandmother just taking it all in... Not sure what these boys were taking in, but I'd venture to say it has something to do with deer. :) Blair told all about Anna's boyfriend! And what she didn't know, she made up! After the yellow car drove its first few feet, it broke down. We weren't sure what the problem was. Avery Claire was content just to sit in it and look cool. Elton, of course, fixed it right up! Avery Claire wanted every toy opened asap...and she played with them all. She had us all hopping to help her! But that face made it all worth it! I just had to put this one 'cause it was too funny not to. Needless to say, Avery Claire had a great 2nd Christmas. We were all worn out!