Here there and everywhere

He is born and we are so glad!!!

We have had a whirlwind of a month and, as you might have noticed, I have spent little time on the computer.  I apologize for the length of this post but I have a lots to update you on.  We had a wonderful time celebrating the holiday season with family and friends in Montgomery, Florence and Birmingham and I thought I would give you a peek at what we have been up to...***warning I should reiterate this is really long***

I haven't had a chance to show you pictures from our trip on the Polar Express earlier this month.  Hannah and I had a date and met up with some friends for this special train ride...

 

 

We spent more time with friends at a special birthday party for Jesus...

 

 

 

 

where my friend Melissa read the great story of "What God Wants for Christmas" to the kids...

If you don't have this in your home you should run out and buy it.  It is definitely one for the home library.

We also had lots of fun visiting with church friends at a cookie swap held by my church guild.  Please notice Lily eyeing her sister's cookies...

 

We followed the cookie swap with a fun weekend visit to Bebe and Granddad's.  We all had a great time celebrating Christmas early in Montgomery.  Matt's parents were so kind to host us...they are in the process of trying to sell their home and they were very patient with what I am sure was like having their very own tornado in the house for the weekend.

 

 

The day after we returned home my college friend Beth stopped over for a visit.  Beth was in town from Oregon and came for a visit with another sweet friend Barcley.  It was great to spend time with them both and princess Hannah kept us all entertained with her twirls and wand waving...

It was then off to Florence for Christmas with my family.  I still had a few things to purchase when we arrived including the girls Christmas dresses which they so kindly tried on for me...

 

 

The night before Christmas arrived and we went to Christmas Eve Mass and then back home for dinner with my aunt and cousins...

 

 

The girls then hurried to bed anxiously awaiting the arrival of Christmas Day...

 

 

  

 

It was a great December and I am sad to see it go.  We are still celebrating though trying to make the most of these final days of the Christmas season. Merry Christmas everyone!!