A White Christmas

We came back to Starkville to celebrate Christmas weekend at home. Mass was wonderful on Christmas Eve and then we did all of our family traditions including reading "Night Before Christmas" and other Christmas books.


We woke up to rain but by the time we made it downstairs and started to open presents, it had started to snow. It was beautiful, and what a special gift on Christmas morning.

So, we packed on the clothes and rainboots, and took Will and Andrew out to play in the snow. Will also got a chance to ride his new bike up and down the street, while Andrew rode the motorized 4 wheeler!
Don't judge from Andrew's face, because he really did enjoy being out in the snow.


Here are some more cute pictures of the boys enjoying their Christmas presents. Aunt Erin and Uncle James sent the cute Toy Story costumes! They wanted to put them on right away.

Christmas in Dixie

(That's for you, Dad)
We just got back from the first part of our Christmas vacation. We went down to Jackson to spend time with my family, and had a wonderful time. Being there for almost a full week, we were able to do a lot and see almost everyone.
The kids, Dan, and I opened gifts on Friday night, and were completely spoiled! Thank you Mom and Dad for all of the great gifts. Y'all are always so generous.
We really missed Erin and James being there. Hopefully, it will work out next time.
Amma came over one afternoon to make gingerbread houses with us. The boys have a lot to learn when it comes to gingerbread house making, but Mom and I are willing to continue working with them, year after year. :)
We got to see Missy, Sara, Sydney, and Shelby on Monday night and exchange gifts with them. Will and Andrew looooveee their Toy Story characters. Will has been asking for Buzz for months!

Dan had a fun hunting trip to Batesville where he shot his first buck! We were a little worried about explaining the pictures to Will, but he was so proud and was completely okay with it all. He is also really excited about the deer jerky to follow.

On Monday morning, Molly invited us over to her house for a kiddie Christmas party. It was a blast and Molly and the other moms had so many cute things planned for the kids. Thanks for including us, Molly.

On Wednesday, we took the kids to the new Children's Museum. It was sooooo fun!! There were so many different things for the kids to do. I think the pictures pretty much explain themselves.

Andrew loved the music and dress up room. I think we might have a little ham on our hands.

Will's favorite thing was the "strustruction" (construction site). What can I say, he takes after his dad! :)

Santa Sightings in Starkville

Over the past couple of weeks, we have seen Santa (and Santa's helpers) at:

The Bank
I think this was the real Santa.

 

Andrew did not care if it was the real Santa or not...he was outta there!

 

Christmas Parade
(It was cooooolllllddd!!)

 

The Hospital
I see a recurring theme. Will loves him...

 

Andrew, not so much!!

Will and the ladies!!


Will's School
3rd time is a charm, or is it that I am holding Andrew instead of passing him off to the jolly ole fellow! :)

Christmas Time at the Wha-key's

Andrew and Will helped us decorate the Christmas tree!


Here are my little elves putting on the finishing touches. Thanks Kelly and Brett for letting us borrow your beautiful tree...the notes definetly helped, Brett. :)

We played outside even though it was 20 degrees. You just can't keep little boys inside! :)
It was too cold for Mommy...I took these pictures looking out of the backdoor! Go ahead and call me a whimp!


One night, Dan was out of town and the boys helped me cook dinner. (If you look closely at this picture, you can see the soup all over Andrew's face. He was eating as much as he was helping!)

Will and Andrew both share a fascination with hats(and shoes, for that matter) and love getting dressed for the cold!