Christmas

I felt like the Christmas season was so short this year. We barely had time to fit in all the activities that we would normally like to do, but I think the girls enjoyed it just as much spending a lot of time at home and playing together. This is Carter-girl making her "sweet eyes" face. Everyone in the house laughs hysterically when she does this.

Felix and I picked the girls up early from school one day so we could go ride the Macy's Pink Pig Train. Carter-girl was big enough to sit and ride this year, and she loved it. Both girls even sat with Priscilla the Pig for a picture. Unfortunately, I do not own that photo because you have to purchase it. No personal cameras allowed. Boo! 

We also took our annual trip to see Santa at Baby Braithwaite.  It was a much different experience for us than it used to be with Blair. Blair was terrified of the big guy until last year. Carter is absolutely obsessed and can't get enough. They are definitely two different children!

Blair had a fantastic little Christmas party at school. She has the best class, and they sure did enjoy getting to decorate their own cookies for dessert. Let's just say they were a bit wired once that was over ;)

The day after school was out we met the Driskell girls for our annual Christmas exchange. We had to settle for a restaurant this year due to all the illnesses in our house, but the girls had just as much fun. It was so fun to watch Carter-girl interact with the big girls.

At this point, it was time to start traveling! Our first stop was in Childersburg at Mimi and Pop's place. They had tons of fun gifts waiting on the girls when we arrived. After opening gifts, we had a delicious dinner at Buttermilk Hill. My Dad was feeling good, and that was the best Christmas gift of all! Blair and Mimi also went to work in the kitchen so Santa would have some cookies on Christmas Eve.

Santa also paid a visit to Nonna's house while we were in Childersburg. It's amazing that he can always find us ;)

And what is a trip to Alabama without seeing our favorite girls?! We met the Crowe girls for lunch in Inverness, and we had a special guest show up to make sure the girls were behaving ;) Mrs. Claus was taking notes and was sure to give Santa a report! Libby wasn't that much a fan, but that's ok.  I'm sure Santa still found his way to her house ;)

To close the chapter on our visit to Childersburg, we had one last gift exchange at Aunt June's house. She has such a lovely home and was so nice to host our family. The girls loved seeing all of her "Santas" all over the house. We has some delicious jambalaya prepared by Felix, and enjoyed a nice evening with family.

On Christmas Eve it was time to rush back to Atlanta! We had to get unpacked, get to church, and get ready for Santa's arrival! We went to a nice candlelight service at church, had a yummy dinner, and then came home so the elves could get to work!

The girls were tickled to death on Christmas morning. Santa had come, and he left everything their little hearts had desired. It was no nice to lay around in our pajamas and watch them enjoy their toys. Felix put about 100 things together and even rat out of batteries. That is unlike him. The girls played and played, and then we went for a delicious lunch at the Four Seasons Hotel.

We had a very Merry Christmas at our house. Our journey was supposed to continue to New Orleans, but both of our kids got sick Christmas night, so we ended up staying in Atlanta. We have been bundled up indoors trying to stay warm for the past week! It is freezing, and we are getting a little bit of cabin fever! I'm heading to Pasadena tomorrow to cheer our Tigers on for the BCS Championship Game. My husband is a rockstar and is sending Mommy on a vacation! I hope everyone is having a great New Year so far and War Eagle!