The Holiday

Before we get back into too much of a routine, here are some photos from Christmas and New Year's. We all had such a nice time with our family this year in Beaumont and in DFW. We rode in a horse-drawn carriage to look at lights with our family in Arlington and had great fun making a little video for our family in Kansas City. And then in Beaumont, Jackson and Kaitlyn kept us totally entertained, as well as cousin Maggie.Big Daddy warmed up the hot tub to play in and Gigi made lots of food. Santa came over and all was merry with tons of presents!

I can't think of one particular story to share, but there are tons of little memories like...

Going for a horse and carriage ride to see the Christmas lights in Plano with family.

Jackson sitting on the stone alligator trying to ride him like a horse.

Kaitlyn making friends with a neighbor on Gigi and Big Daddy's street.

Maggie opening all of the presents.

Jackson warming up slowly to all of his relatives, but totally wondering who all of these people are. He just wanted his mommy.

Kaitlyn performing for all of us with her dance moves.

Kaitlyn looking outside for Santa Claus and then meeting a high school friend of the family dressed up as Santa. Him sticking the cookie Kaitlyn gave him in his boot. He couldn't eat it because of his beard.

Aunt Christy and Uncle Spencer getting Kaitlyn excited for Santa and reading her a book about Christmas.

Brandon and Sarah sneaking out to go see Benjamin Button at the movies for three hours.

And waiting for Jackson and Kaitlyn to wake up Christmas morning. Then seeing Jackson push Kaitlyn out of the way so he could make his way to the blow-up school bus full of balls. Balls are his favorite.

Going to a Mavs game for Brandon's birthday.

Meeting up with friends for a holiday lunch and dinner at Rainforest Cafe and Mariano's.

Having Uncle Stephen and Amy over to play rockband on New Year's eve.

Going to the donut shop with Uncle Stephen and Amy and us for a New Year's Day breakfast.