christmas eve

after church, the kids played like crazy with hunter and hannah before dinner/presents.  i realized when posting that i quit taking pictures this evening and let tara take over...so now, i need to go retrieve photos from her.

so over santa

"doing" santa is already a struggle for me, but i decided i would allow the kids to take part in the tradition of photo taking with him.

it was quite the experience i must say.

it further convinced me that my instincts are right when it comes to this santa stuff.

what a beating!

here are a few photos of the event - please note, no santa! braxton was on his lap for approximately 10 seconds (maybe) and the girls - NO WAY.

evie running around

 braxton  with frosty

 daddy with ayla (she was afraid of some large dogs there)

evie, braxton, ayla

Three Bevos

I think I mentioned these pjs earlier - the twins got them for their birthday from g-ma and g-pa chap.  While cleaning b's closet - I found one that I bought for him last year on clearance.  So, now I have 3 bevos!

 Hook 'Em Horns

 I love this last picture. Our brown boston terrier's name is Bevo & I actually caught all 4 bevos running back inside.

Painting

 The girls have started asking to finger paint like brother.

 Ayla really enjoyed it.

 Braxton's creativity is awesome and truly taking shape in his drawings/paintings. Yes, he is wearing his optimus prime costume - another phase!  This painting below is the sky/clouds, sun, train, dragonfly and grass.

Evie found better things to do!

vegas

runnin' the hill and bridge

bubba

christmas celebration 1

Gammie and Pops hosted an early Christmas at their house this year. We were leaving for Vegas Dec12-15 and Nita thought it would be good for the kids to have new toys before we left.  They do a scavenger hunt for gifts - it's always fun. My littles are beginning to figure it out!