Walking in Memphis...

More Memphis fun- the hustle of Christmas was over... so we decided to make our "visiting" rounds. We had dinner with The Sexton's- at Houston's (one of my favorites) and also dinner with The Libby's at Fleming's (a new favorite of mine). It was so great spending time with these couples! We also had a chance to run by Dr. Albright's house.
Dr. Albright is a mentor and friend to Ken. For the past few years, any spare time Ken had- he would work at Dr. Albrights OMFS office. He has learned so much from him.
Mommy and Mattie visitng.
Thanks Dr. Albright for letting us swing by and say hi! :)
xoxo,

Christmas #3- The Haynes House

More presents!!! Here we are again with Christmas ROUND 3!!! :) Hailey and Aleyse- I think they are trying to convince Grammy to let us start opening presents!
The girls with Ken's parents- Grammy and Pop-Pop!
Uncle Rennie, Aleyse (in her new hat) and Aunt Rachel!
Mattie waiting her turn... so sweet.
The gang is all here! I am so glad we were able to make "the rounds" this year! I can't imagine next year with 4 little girls!! Whew- I think we all might need to rest just thinking about it.
Aunt Rachel and Hailey!
xoxo,

Christmas #2- Miller House

After Christmas morning breakfast with my family- we loaded up and headed down to Ken's grandparents house. The girls had a blast! There were lots of kids to watch and a very exciting round of "Dirty Santa"! Enjoying the fun with Aunt Dena.
Here Mattie is with her new toy that Ken's grandmother made her! Isn't that amazing?!?! What a talent. The girls love the toy too!
Hailey with Grammy and Papaw! :)
Sonya- helping Hailey move around with the big girls!
Such fun with all the presents!!
Dena and Glynnis- so glad we were all able to get together.
It was definitely a Christmas to remember!

One Christmas at a time!

Traveling home: Ken and I headed to Memphis with the girls on the Ferry from Galveston! This is another first for my girls. Here is a picture of the ferry. :)
Our car is on a boat- to go to Memphis. Blows my mind!One of our stops along the way! We all need to stretch. We got to Memphis at 2am Christmas Eve morning!
The Sutton Family Christmas! We celebrated with my family on Christmas Eve! We had a BLAST! Here are a few pictures of the fun!!
The girls by the tree!
Lauren and I- the "original twins".
Soon to be parents!!!! Scott and Lauren
My mom and Dad!
Ken and I after the girls went to bed. We let them open presents first- and then they went to bed. The girls got lots of cute clothes, a baby stroller to push, baby dolls, and the Pottery Barn "pink" play kitchen from The Bairds!!!! It is PRECIOUS!!!! Pictures of that soon- they are on Lauren's camera (she is still in the hospital with Libby). I do have a picture of the guys with their "Special" presents...
Pink bunny footed jammies!!!!
The pink bunnies!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! I can't tell you how funny this was! It is our own "Christmas Story"

FaRARARAR RARARA!!!

Up next Haynes Family Christmas!

From our Family to Yours...

Once upon a time, A long, long time ago.
Begins the story of a baby,
That most of you should know.
His daddy's name was Joseph,
And Mary was His mom,
This babe was very special
He was God's only Son.
Some angels came from heaven,
And they began to sing.
To the shepherds in the fields below,
"Glad tidings do we bring!"
A bright star lit the heavens,
To light the magi's way,
To the baby in the manger
Who was born on Christmas day.
And all who gathered round Him,
Rejoiced and praised His birth.
For the babe, the King, named Jesus,
Is our Saviour here on earth!

I pray that the true spirit of Christmas is in your heart this holiday season. May you and your family be VERY blessed in 2010! I am hoping my next post will be of my sister- Lauren's sweet baby girl- Libby Addison Baird. Please pray that Mommy and baby have a safe, healthy delivery...
It is so funny- I think as a new Mommy- knowing what is to come for Lauren and Scott- I can hardly stand it- I am BURSTING with excitement!!! I can hardly wait to get my little hands on her- but I will Lauren (until you say I can!) :) :) :)

xoxo,

Festival of Lights- Moody Gardens

Sunday night- we loaded up the girls in their PJ's and took them to Moody Gardens to walk through the Festival of Lights. We were a little cranky in the car (since this is not our usual routine)- but once we got there, they had a blast looking at all the pretty lights!

Daddy and Mattie- I love these BIG smiles!!! Mommy and Hailey- with the ocean behind us.

Daddy and Hailey- she was really loving on him. I think she was saying "Thank You". She kept kissing him. He loved it! :)

Mommy, my girls, and a zebra- need I say more???

Our family in front of the water! Amazing night, tons of fun! Can't wait to go back next year...

Our night ended by Ken and I swinging in to Wing Stop- picking up dinner and heading home. It was a great family date night- hopefully a tradition.

We've got the "Christmas Spirit"- Oh YES we DO!!

I couldn't resist posting these ADORABLE smiles!!! :)

You two are the BEST gift I could have ever been given!

Merry 1st Christmas Mattie and Hailey!
xoxo,

Santa Claus"has "COME" to Town!!!

This past Saturday- The Haynes Family celebrated our first Christmas with the girls! Santa decided he would visit a little early since we will be in and out during Christmas. Here are a few pictures from that WONDERFUL morning. Daddy fixed the us all pancakes for breakfast!!! YUM!!!

Mattie and Hailey loved the yummy breakfast. They are really doing well transitioning to "real" food. I didn't put syrup on the girls pancakes- I mean really??? Who needs that mess!

Let Christmas Morning begin...

The presents ready and waiting!

Mattie and Hailey got the cutest chairs from their Grammy and Pop-Pop. They love to sit in them and look like such BIG girls!!!

Hailey loving her pink truck! One of my favorite friends- Courtney sent the girls these precious CUPCAKE (she knows how much I like CAKE- HAHAH) PJ's. You are the BEST!

OH- SO SO big!!!

Santa gave the girls a Fisher Price doot that does all kinds of things- they have gotten the biggest kick out of crawling in and out, turning lights on and off, and playing with all accessories.

Daddy and Mattie opening presents...

Mommy and Hailey...

The girls and I- what a GREAT day!
We finished up our weekend by heading to Moody Gardens to see the "Festival of Lights". It was a great time to go. I'll post those pictures soon!
Merry Christmas!

xoxo,