This past weekend, we celebrated Christmas with Jason's family in the country. The girls enjoyed opening their presents more than I expected. I thought they might pay more attention to boxes and wrapping paper (which they loved too) but they also enjoyed holding their new finds. They got cute outfits from Old Navy, water babies, money, a shape toy and a magical bug that spreads it's wings and shoots out balls. We made Christmas cookies and enjoyed spending time together. Garry and Elaine were really surprised when they opened up a family picture we had taken last summer of both families. Somehow, we managed to keep it a secret for all those months.
Elizabeth is now clapping on command and we can tell she really is starting to understand words we say to her. She is enjoying books a lot right now and loves to explore her world. This includes cabinets and remote controls most frequently. Mary Charlotte's top teeth are just about in and she loves to be tickled. Her giggles are contagious! We took both of the girls to the Jellystone dancing Christmas light show last night and Mary Charlotte LOVED the Christmas lights. In fact, the more intense the song and lights became the more she squealed with delight. Elizabeth, on the other hand, was not quite sure about it and she reached for Mommy as soon as she saw the lights and music begin. We also took the girls to the Loveless Cafe and they are definitely southern girls- the biscuits, fried chicken pieces and mac and cheese were favorites. This is the first time in a while, I've felt totally relaxed and able to enjoy a meal out with our girls. I'm usually worrying about whether we are bothering people around us, but tonight the girls ate up and enjoyed just looking around and flirting with the waiters!
Happy Tuesday and hugs from Nashville!
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| Elizabeth, Mimi, G-Daddy, and Mary Charlotte |
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| Mommy, Mary Charlotte, Elizabeth, and Daddy |
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| Mary Char and E playing with their Daddy's barn |
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| Nora Kate is ready to open presents |
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| Neely is too! |
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| Neena Mae and Elizabeth |
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| Mary Charlotte, Elizabeth, and Neena Mae |
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| "Do I smell or something?" says Elizabeth. Everyone is going the wrong way! |
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| Mary Charlotte was the first to show interest in presents. |
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| Mimi and G opening their present |
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| Mommy and Mary Charlotte |
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| Water babies! |
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| Elizabug with her bug toy |
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| Nora Kate with her monogrammed boots |
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| Neely with her monogrammed boots |
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| Elizabeth swiped sister's paci |
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| Christmas babies |
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| Elizabeth and Mary Charlotte |
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| Cheese! |
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| Serious socks |
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| Elizabeth is very curious these days |
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| Love those grins! |
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| MC and E |
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| They are fighting over their Bible story book. We are hoping that's a good thing! |
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| Teeth!! |
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| Elizabeth and her Care Bear |
