Happy New Year!!!

No, I am not going to skip over Blair's first Christmas! How could I!?!?! So, I'm gonna do a combo post. Get ready because it may be kind of long...

We had a wonderful Christmas at our house. Things started off right on the 23rd of December. Felix has been out of work for a year now, and it has been really tough on us. On the 23rd we found out that Felix would be starting work again on the 4th of January! I was filled with so many emotions. Thankful for employment, excited for Felix, sad for him that he has to leave Blair, nervous for Blair because her life is about to change so much, and REALLY nervous for me because she has been with her Daddy every single day while I go to work. So, we decided to put all those emotions aside for a few days and just enjoy Christmas and be so thankful that the Lord has blessed us so much these past 12 months.

On the 23rd, we headed over to the Driskell's house to kick the season off. We do this every year. I can't believe I was about to explode this time last Christmas. Megan's mom said "Oh my gosh you look so different that a year ago!" LOL! I sure hope so! Blair always loves going to play with Quinn. They are getting less and less interested in posing for us, but we still made them do it!

Someone stop her please!

One year ago!

Our next celebration was on Christmas Eve when Nonna and Pappy came to Atlanta to spend the night with us. We went to a wonderful dinner and then headed home to "play Santa". I think that was the most fun I have ever had! Who would have thought that sitting all those gifts out for someone else and not having a single one for yourself would be so much fun!?!?! After getting everything ready , Felix and I headed to church for the late service to show our respects for the true meaning of Christmas.

Nonna and Pappy

Christmas Eve

Santa came!

Christmas morning, we woke up and let Blair soak up all the excitement of Santa Claus. She didn't really get it, but we just pretended like she did ;) I think next year will be a ton different then this year, but Mommy and Daddy sure enjoyed it. After Blair broke out in a rash from Amoxicillin, we hit the road to Alex City, AL to my cousins house. Nothing like a little Christmas Day rash, huh?? We had a wonderful lunch with my Mom's side of the family. Blair got some really great gifts and loved her pink car from Aunt June and Uncle Mack!

checking it all out

now, I could get used to this

pushing my "baaaayyyy"

honk honk!

everyone needs a roadie every now and then

Laura and Uncle Mack

Laura, Addison, and Olivia

After lunch it was back on the road again to my Mom's house. We were there just long enough for some old friends to stop by for a visit. There's nothing like having friends in Vegas! The con is that you don't get to see them much, but the pro is that they are wonderful hosts for when you want to go out for a visit. Blair's only trip so far has been in my belly, but she will definitely have to make the trip before they up and move on us!

Leigh, Mia, and Blair

Allison and Blair

Next on our list...Glencoe, Alabama! On the 26th, we loaded up (once again) to Mimi's house so we could have Christmas with her and Pop. It's kind of a scary drive getting there, but once you arrive it is well worth it. There was a wonderful hot meal waiting on us along with gifts, stockings, and envelopes! I couldn't have been more happy! Pop pushed Blair around her in car all day, so she was just as happy as a bug. Mimi had a scare while we were there with her Mom and the result is that her mom has stage 4 cancer. I just wanted to throw in a little prayer request for her and their family while I am thinking about it because they have a long tough road ahead of them.

stockings were hung by the chimney with care

this is fun pop!

So, we made it back to Atlanta on the 27th. We enjoyed a week full of football, lounging, eating, and enjoying our time at home with Blair. Mimi and Pop came back to Atlanta on NYE to ring in the New Year with us. We had a wonderful afternoon at the Ritz and toasted to a great upcoming year at dinner at Aria.

ooooh Pop, this place is NICE

So, that's where we are. Felix has started work, I'm still at work, and Blair has a nanny now. It's day 2, but things seem to be going well. Daddy misses his peanut, and Mommy's calling the nanny's phone all day long. But, we are adjusting just fine. Please pray for all of us that we all will transition well and have a great 2010. I wish you and yours a very prosperous and healthy New Year and I would love to hear from you if you read this blog, so that I may keep up with you as well!