I have always said I was the more supportive one!

Christmas in Montgomery

After church, we headed to my parents for Christmas. We ate a wonderful early supper, opened presents and enjoyed each others company.

Ashton was our Santa this year.

My sister coupons so it was toothpaste and Dawn dish soap for everyone! You may be wondering why Laney and Ella are so excited over Dawn?!?! I keep saying we need a Harris Teeter........there's had money attached to it!

My mom made Laney some pillows for her bed.

I think this Christmas was all about the glitter. Dad got all the kids a box of chocolates which was wrapped in a bow decorated with glitter. By the time we were finished with presents, there was not anyone who was not shining with glitz.

Mom got some new bling bling from her hubby.

Dad.....well he finally got his new ride!

We could not wait to go for a ride.

Or maybe not!

The night would not be complete without games and a severe competition of Just Dance 3. My sister was a little thrown off because she did not have all day to practice. Practice......no practice...... I still kicked booty!

We had a great Christmas Day and a fun-filled week ahead!

Christmas morning

Although Christmas was on a Sunday and we had to leave right after church to Montgomery, it did not seem rushed like I was expecting. We woke up (Actually, we had to wake the kids up this year????), got ready for church and opened presents. We had a wonderful morning!

The girls big gift was a trampoline and Griffin's was a weight bench. My big gift was a........

Just a few more shots and it was time to leave for a glorious day of worship!

Christmas 2011

We have finally returned from our Christmas around the world. Okay....so maybe not around the world....more like a 3 state tour. I have lots to post so I will break it up for the ADD out there.

First stop......home.

Due to Christmas being on a Sunday this year, we decided to open up our gifts from each other on Christmas Eve. We were leaving right after church the next day to go to Montgomery.

We started with a nontraditional Christmas Eve supper fixed by Griffin.

He fixed quail that was hunted, killed and cooked by him. Along with it we had.....broccoli salad, corn casserole and bread.

Griffin made it special by setting the table too!

Notice Ella's face??? She just found out we were eating bird!

After supper, we took a few shots in front of the tree before opening our gifts to each other.

Present time!!!

Even Chewy had a few gifts under the tree!

The girls each picked out a Lalaloopsy toy they wanted. They did not think they were going to get it. Everytime we went to the store, they were out. Little did they know.... I had it the whole time.

Can you tell they were excited?

I got some exercising gear( which would go with my gift the next day) and Carmel got some USC gear and a Kindle.

 

Daddy got the whole family a new game to play!

After gifts, we ate a yummy cake pop while sipping on hot chocolate.

Next, came the night rituals.....reading The Night Before Christmas, setting out cookies for Santa and sprinkling reindeer mix outside.

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve!

Can't wait to share with you our Christmas Day!