....all kinds of crazy....

Our Family Christmas

No wrapped gifts, no stockings, no santa, no turkey, no tv......gifts from Mamaw and three gifts from Mommy and Daddy (a need, a want and a "spiritual growth" gift), "Happy Birthday Jesus" cookies and cupcakes, playing, snuggles, naps and roasted chicken.....our Christmas has a flair all it's own :) Daddy took the girls on a Starbucks run so I could get everything set up in the living room before they got home....was wonderful! We had a fabulous relaxing day, LOVE our little Christmas (even if it wasn't celebrated until the 28th ;)

Stephie walking in to see all her treasures

Mary loving her giraffe from Mamaw

Stephie loving her Cinderella, thanks Mamaw!

Fun picture in matching jammies (Thanks Papa Bill and GG :)

Making Happy Birthday Jesus cookies (dairy and gluten free ;)

Mary so wanted some!

"Stephie, wear does Jesus live?" her response "down there in my heart"....ahhhhh, wonderful!

Brooks Family Christmas

We celebrated the day after Christmas with Josh's side of the family. It was important to spend the whole day there and be able to just sit and be lazy! Brooks family days are always the best :) Good family, Good food (always when Bonnie and J'aime are cooking) and a Good, restful day! Thanks Mum and Papi for hosting as always!! So blessed by our family!

Mary and her Papi

Gracie and Jake always in the mix....they are SO GOOD with the kids!!

Mary and Papi again....she thinks he hung the moon :)

Josh trying to sleep in the MIDDLE of everything, hahaha!!

Mary and Vince playing with the Dino walker Mum and Papi bought (they each got one...Vince shared his at their house :)

Wake up Daddy!!

Daddy is so much fun....even when dead asleep :)

Wake up Uncle Josh!! I wanna play!!

Merrill Family Christmas

We celebrated Christmas with my side of the family Christmas day when Josh got off work....it was a fun relaxing day with lots of kids, even more toys, food and a good nap for Josh (he had to go back in that night). It was awesome to have Wade, Kati and SWEET TUCKER home with us!! A fabulous Christmas indeed!!

Going to try to remember to take this picture yearly as our family (Lord Willing) GROWS!!

Mary is getting the idea early :)

Stephie and her Dora memory game :)

The obnoxiously wonderful hat Mary got (big sister has one as well....so fun!!)

The AMAZING bunk beds my Daddy and their neighbor (George) made the girls. Complete with custom quilts by my Mom. Nothing beats a handmade gift :)

Mr George and Daddy.....such a precious labor of love!

Cousin Pictures!!

Mary SO loves Tucker!

PICTURES!

My sweet girls in their precious Christmas outfits....Thanks Mamaw :)

Family Picture at Grandpa Steve's and Miss Cluaudette's.....notice Baby D's feet peeking out of the moby wrap :) Totally coordinated out outfits around having him in the Moby ;)