A few days before Christmas this year, I found a Letter I had written to you two last year (2009). It really reminded me of our Holiday season last year and made me cry as I remininised about some of the things I had forgotten- I was so glad I found it.
So it sparked something in me that I hope will keep up for years to come--- A Letter to my Babies at Christmastime
Merry Christmas to you Both... You make my life complete and I have no idea what I would do without you both!
Our Holiday Season was very busy this year- as always! It started out early in December with lots of shopping, fun, and decorating! Bright and early on the weekend after Thanksgiving we began decorating our house! You both LOVED decorating the Tree this year! Our tree was beautiful this year- with tons of ornaments on the top and a few clustered ornaments on each side- just beautiful! You each hung several of your personalized ornaments and mom & dad enjoyed looking over the tons of ornaments you have- maybe even a few tears!
We had such fun On Dad's Birthday - December 4th- we decided to go see Santa Claus and celebrate with Dinner out with all your grandparents! We went to Concord Mills and had an eventful afternoon! We met up with Grammy Popaw & Momaw Popaw for a little shopping! About halfway around the mall- Miller spotted the Bungy Trampoline - a favorite activity for him! He waited patiently and had a fun time jumping up and down! We then rode the Carosel, the Train around Concord Mills and then it was time to meet the Big Guy Santa!! Miller walked right up to Santa and crawled up on his lap- So excited to meet Santa- but most of all give Santa his list. Miller asked Santa for a Jeep, a Real Crane, and some Dinosaurs! Mom then tried to get Miss Emma to also sit on Santas Lap & the picture really is worth 1000 words! Poor SANTA!
Mom & Dad celebrated a Milestone on December 10th this year! Our 5th Anniversary! We celebrated by taking a trip to the Asheville Mountains and visiting the Biltmore House for lunch- yum yum!
On December 15th Miller had his PreSchool Christmas Program! It was adorable- his classmates sang several songs and all dressed up in their PJ's for the occasion! Mrs. Connie, Mrs. Tracy, & Mrs. Crystal then had some refreshments for the kiddos and lots of chatting. Popaw Kenny, Momaw & Popaw Hoyle, & Mom and Dad all came to see Miller's program!
Emma had PJ day at Mothers Morning Out on December 17th! It was a fun day at school complete with pigtails on Miss Emma! So so so cute! Emma LOVES Mothers morning out!
We had an awesome playdate with Coop, Ella, & Bec the week before Christmas to exchange presents! Lots of fun and you should be proud of Mom & Bec- for putting together your presents without any help from the Dad's!
On Christmas EVE we had such fun days! We began our day early in the morning with Breakfast at Momaw & Popaw Hoyles! So much fun! We had yummy food and opened presents! Miller got a video game system and a huge tractor! Emma got the hit of the day- Dance party Mickey!! Emma loves to dance and dance with Mickey- Emma's moonwalk is hilarious!
We ended the day at Grammy & Popaws with Dinner and PRESENTS! We had loads of fun openign presents with Momaw Beam, Momaw & Popaw Helms, & Grammy & Popaw! Grammy Loved your photo ornaments & Popaw Loved the Personalized Calander. Grammy & Popaw got Mills a Polar Express Train set which has been about all he has played with all weekend! He loves the train! Emma got several gifts- but loved the Princess Cozy Coupe car! Our number one toy to fight over is the Cozy Coupe- so we were excited to get Emma her own ;)
We then headed home to get in the BED and wait for SANTA to arrive!!!!
Which happened to be a Awesome Christmas- complete with SNOW! ... Post #2 coming soon!
