2011 Here We Come

Tate and Lily on Melinda's staircase

Tate with Santa's cookies, Lily had already fallen asleep.

Opening presents

Pretty cute, I wish Lily's eyes were open. Kiley was holding them up..what a great Aunt!

This gift was from Santa

My sweet baby girl!

Grandma and Grandpa Patterson gave the kids bean bags, here is Tate on Lily's bean bag

Lily and Me

James fried at least 5 turkeys on Christmas day. He worked very hard and it was freezing too.

Tate with the gift Mac and Roni got him, he loved it!

Mac got the complete season of "Lost"...whoppie

My sweet Lily Jane

This was Alex's little go thingy, I actually had a lot of fun on it. I also love that Tate is wearing a helmet, I didn't put it on him for safety, he just wanted to wear it. It was his hat.

(Big Sigh) OK...We are finally finished with the "Holiday Marathon"! It was a very nice Christmas and New Year but we have been going and going and going. Between James' and mine immediate family, the holiday season seems to last a long time. It was so wonderful to see family and even some old friends. I really did enjoy the time I got to spend with everyone...but I'm pooped! Tate and Lily had a wonderful Christmas. They loved every gift they got and especially loved seeing all their cousins. Tate really picked up on "Presents" and how they worked, he was so quick to learn how to open them that while I was getting ready to head to my mother's for the Christmas Day meal, Tate opened his cousin's gift. I was too late and frankly, he didn't care even about what was in it. He only cared ripping open the wrapping paper. I have lots of pics to share and I will try my best to post those photos soon. I hope all you readers out there enjoyed your Christmas and spent it with the ones you love. I know I did. Thank you Mom and Dad for hosting, buying, preparing and making Christmas day so wonderful and yummy...and guess what??? There was a little magic in the air. Thank you Roger and Jane for having such a huge, loving family that I adore and love spending time with. Thank you Kiley and Aaron for being so thoughtful of my kiddos...they really do adore both of you! Thank you Grandma and Grandpa for coming to see us TWICE! How thoughtful. Thanks to all the Skeltons, Schreiners, and McDaniels  for being apart of all the festivities. And most of all, Thank you to my precious, dear and sweet James, Tate and Lily-I love you more than I can ever express. You ARE my entire universe! I couldn't imagine having any holiday at all without the loves of my life.  You are very very special to me, what a blessing to have you in my world. With many many blessings, hugs and kisses-I love you!