As I mentioned in an earlier post, we had Christmas at our new house this year and everyone came to us. It turns out that now that Daniel and I live in College Station, we have more family on his side in this area than in Pleasanton. We were so thrilled to be hosting the celebration, but it was a LOT of work and I still didn't even get everything done that I wanted to. I bow to my in-laws, Jim and Tricia, because now I know how much work it is to prepare for the festivities!
Amy, Clifton, Layton, Jim, & Tricia all came in on Wednesday so we could hang out before the big night on Thursday. I was so glad that they were able to come early because it gave Cooper and Kyleigh a chance to play with their favorite cousin! It only took one hour before they got into mischief....Cooper came running into the living room where we all were and said, "Daddy come to the playroom" over and over and we heard Layton saying, "A Down" (his and Cooper's version of please help me get down). We weren't prepared for what we saw next.....Layton was in Kyleigh's swing! It was so hilarious and before helping him down we had to get a few pics of him just a swingin'....lol
On Thursday, Amanda and Jerrod came in around lunchtime to hang out for the day. Laura had to work so she and Carter came later. We had such a great day just hanging out around the house and Amy and I even got to sneak out and enjoy a pedicure. That evening, we all enjoyed steaks on the grill, mashed potatoes, beans, salad, and wonderful homemade rolls. We exchanged gifts and really had a great time. Jim and Tricia went to Houston that night to stay with Amanda and Jerrod and Carter and Laura headed back to Pearland. Amy and Clifton were able to stay another night so we made it a late one! I missed everyone the minute they all drove away and I can't wait for us all to get together again!
PS: I apologize in advance for all the pictures but it won't seem like many when you find out that I took over 300!
Layton in the swing....lol
Layton & Cooper celebrating Jesus' birthday
I love this....Papa with his boys
Reading to the boys.....I crouched in on the bottom after taking this pic!
Our beautiful new ornament from Jim & Tricia
Daniel and Clifton cooking the steaks....yummy!
Layton with his Tickle Me Elmo from Aunt Lauren!
Daddy opening presents with Cooper & Kyleigh (this was right before Kyleigh ate the paper)
Mommy & Kyleigh
Kyleigh on her new horse from Nana & Papa
Everyone!
Another view
Amanda opening up her Kindle....she was excited!
Jerrod opening "the gift". This is an inside joke between the family....this was a Santa suit that Grandma Hindes received at her shower when she and Joe got married. It has since been passed around to ALMOST everyone.....I wonder who will be next? :)
"the gift" again
My sweet nephew, Layton, posing for Aunt Lauren!
Tricia holding up her new shoes from Carter and Laura...so cute!
Me with my black glitter Toms from Amanda (this is a shoe company that makes shoes and for every pair sold they give a pair to a needy child!)
Tricia with her gift that I made for her with pictures of all her grandkids
Amy, Clifton, & Layton after Clifton gave Amy her second wedding band
A close up....beautiful! (even if it wasn't the right one)
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