Christmas - Part 2

So, it's officially Christmas! We started off our morning by hitting up Grandma & Grandpa Whitnall's house for our traditional homemade waffle breakfast & gifts....

Christmas - Part 1

I've decided the easiest way to handle this post is in parts since we basically had 4 Christmas Celebrations.

We had our family Christmas on the night of the 23rd since we were travelling to our hometown on Christmas Eve afternoon, and really didn't think it was a good idea to haul all of our presents for Addison out there and back.

So, I put her in her PJs, lit a fire and away it all went! She pretty much got the hang of the whole ripping the paper thing, but would get anxious when you didn't open her toy up for her immediately. It's sounding like she's taking after her Mama! =o)

Christmas

We had a fantastic Christmas, and I will be updating with pictures and what not soon. I've been kind of busy since we got home, but hope to update this week!

Trip to the Snow

Yesterday Karl decided that it would be fun to take a trip up to Fraizer Park and go play in the snow. Our friends The McCammons came with us too! Apparently, every one else had the same idea! We stayed for all of 10 minutes, but that's because the boys forgot to bring gloves! Men! =o)

Laura & Tanis

Adam & Tanis

Much warmer in the car!

First Visit with Santa

Last night we look a leap and decided to attempt at a visit to see the Man with the Bag! We were afraid of the meltdown that might have been on the horizon, but were pleasantly suprised that she was her happy self. When she first sat on Santa's lap, of course the signature thumb-sucking occured. Shortly after we were all smiles! Yay!

Burrrr!

This weekend the temperatures here finally dropped! It's nice that the feel of Winter is starting to show up! Our forecast is even calling for a possibility of snow tomorrow! It hasn't snowed here in about 8 years or so....or so I'm told. It happened before we moved out here. I know the chances are slim, but I'd be really neat if it did happen!



Anyway, Addison sported a new hat this weekend and everyone just thought it was the cutest thing, so I though I'd share. Excuse the quality, it was taken with my camera on my phone.



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UPDATE - I actually took pictures with my real camera! So so cute!

Evergreen Extravaganza!

My cousin Aubree, over at The Southern Family, is hosting an Evergreen Extravaganza in celebration of her 250th post! Mozy on over and check out all of the other trees, and join in the fun if you'd like!

Without further adieu....our tree....

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Hanging with Cousins

This past Sunday we went out to our hometown for our annual Tamale` making! It was very fun and delicious (as always)!

Addison got to hang out with her only first-cousins, Drew (18) and Jake (4.5). We're expecting Boy Cousin #3 in early January! =o)

Quote

I found this quote today, and I'm in love with it.

"Life is now. There was never a time when your life was not now, nor will there ever be." ~Eckhart Tolle

Adventures at Disneyland

For a number of years, Karl and I have been going to Disneyland the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Last year we didn't make the trip due to my pregnancy. As an early Christmas gift, Karl's parents gifted us 2 tickets! My parents decided to tag along as well. Addison had a fantastic time and was a complete angel! She was not scared of any of the rides, etc. She went on just about everything low key, with the exception of Small World....the line was much too long!

Anyway, here are way too many pictures of our day...sorry for the randomness...blogger isn't liking me much these days for some reason?!

Enjoy!