December 2013

We'll start with some random pictures.

 Julia likes sleeping in Grandma's guest room, because it's so pretty.

 Julia already likes Lucy.  Lucy licks her and Julia grabs her fur.

 Excuse me, Grandma, you're in my way...

The next 3 videos are of us looking at Christmas lights at BLORA.  We went for Sophie's birthday, but she fell asleep on the way there and when we woke her up to look at lights she didn't say much.  So we took her back the next week and she LOVED it!  We also got to see Santa the next time (no pictures).

 Me and AJ before our 5k

I ran it in 25:10.  It was AJ's first race ever!  And he ran it in 30 minutes!

 Making cookies!

We went to South Carolina for Christmas!  

 Hanging out watching movies and playing on electronic devices. :)

 Abby and Julia.  Julia was the main show.  

Sophie was pretty shy the whole week, but Julia was happy to meet everyone. :)

 Papa!

 Nonny!  That's the best I could get... 

 Kelly and Nathan getting ready for the family talent show....

Sophie playing with some of her loot.

This is what Travis sang for the talent show (although this was later at my mom's).  I didn't get a video of the talent show.  Very sad.  There were some awesome performances! :)

Sophie was sick pretty much the whole time we were in South Carolina.  We didn't get to go to the zoo to see the lights or do other outdoor fun stuff, because she just didn't feel well. :(  This is a video of her laying in bed Christmas Eve singing songs.  She is so sweet.

 Christmas morning.  Sophie is peeking at the presents that Santa brought.  

But we have to eat breakfast first (not everyone is awake)!

 Kaitlyn, Travis, Sophie, and Julia (on the counter)

We had our big meal the day before with all the family. 

So Christmas morning we decided to do a big breakfast.

This is Travis, Sophie, and Phyllis.

Sophie opening her stocking Christmas morning!

 We got to visit one of my favorite people, Jenna!

 The visit was WAAAAaaaaaAAAAAAY too short.  

We'll make it longer next time!!!

 We got to visit some of our other favorite people, Crystal, Jonathan, Rylee, and Corben!

 I've always thought these two girls were non-biological twins.  And I was right!

They had fun together, but Sophie was still doing her shy thing.  

Rylee shared all her toys with her, so that was fun.  

Travis entertained everyone for a little bit. :)

 Rylee was very sweet to Sophie and Sophie was kind of pretending she wasn't there.  Oh well.  

That's what happens when you live a thousand miles away and don't see each other very often.

 We got home from South Carolina and got right back in the car to spend a few hours with Melanie and her family at my mom's.  This is Julia and Zane.  Three months apart.

 Zane is so little and so alert and strong!  And CUTER than CUTE!

Doesn't he look good in stripes? ;)

 Grandma and Zane.

 Zoe and Sophie eating cornbread together.  These two girls really like each other!  

Zoe is very patient with Sophie.

 Give me my mommy!!

We had a really fun December!

Happy New Year everyone!