Amy and Matt arrived shortly after we did on Tuesday and the kids were really glad to see their cousins. They all got along so well when we visited two months ago and this visit was no exception. They played and played all day long and we had relatively few disagreements. Below they're in a tent that Nan made for them watching Charlie Brown Christmas. So cute!
We had tons of tea parties and lots of games. Much pretending happened and we heard some of the funniest things come out of their mouths.
Below: Tristan prepared for a wintry walk with Poppa. He LOVED his kitty cat hat!
Poppa gave fun airplane rides to Ava and Tristan while Patton looked on.
Poppa gave fun airplane rides to Ava and Tristan while Patton looked on.
Below: Nan purchased a puppet theater that the girls put to good use. Their little skits were so funny and generally involved birds and Santa.
When we needed a little downtime(and believe me, we needed some down time!) we tucked the kids away in the basement with a movie and popcorn. They weren't complaining!
When we needed a little downtime(and believe me, we needed some down time!) we tucked the kids away in the basement with a movie and popcorn. They weren't complaining!
Below: My favorite pretend game of the week had to be Santa's sleigh. Nan brought in the wooden sled and Maura hooked up Rudolf to pull the sleigh. They played on the sleigh for HOURS! Even Myla got in on the action!
Bennett was so entertained by watching the big kids in action. SO MUCH FUN! He just watched and giggled!
Bennett was so entertained by watching the big kids in action. SO MUCH FUN! He just watched and giggled!
Below: Ava, Maura, Myla, Nan and Santa? take a sleigh ride!
Poppa's girl tried on a hat that belonged to her great great great grandmother! I thought she looked pretty cute!
Poppa's girl tried on a hat that belonged to her great great great grandmother! I thought she looked pretty cute!
Below: Dressing up was just the thing to do. They looked so Pinkalicious!
Tristan slept through most of the sleigh riding, so took his turn later!
Tristan slept through most of the sleigh riding, so took his turn later!
Below: Nan takes a turn with her youngest grandchild. He's a sweetie--still just so happy that he's being held!
That evening, we all gathered downstairs for a screening of Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer. It was Bennett's first viewing. I think he was hooked!
These are some happy grandchildren!!
That evening, we all gathered downstairs for a screening of Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer. It was Bennett's first viewing. I think he was hooked!
These are some happy grandchildren!!
Below: On the morning of the 23rd, we met Grandmother Chambers at McDonald's for breakfast. Grandmother is a huge McDonald's fan and has coffee there every morning. Tristan walked into the restaurant and immediately spied a train. They had one on display under their Christmas tree. He was hooked and we couldn't keep him off the floor and away from the train.
Grandmother and Bennett posing by the McDonald's tree! Grandmother loved visiting with all the kids. They were wild, but she didn't seem to mind!
Amy and Myla, as well as Matt, Nan and Poppa all joined us at the McDonalds. We were a wild and crazy bunch. Maura shot a few photos for me, including the one below of Nan and Myla.
That evening, we celebrated our family Christmas. I had been sick all day, but felt better by the evening. I loved snuggling with my little ones, which is probably why they all ended up sick in the next few days!
Grandmother and Bennett posing by the McDonald's tree! Grandmother loved visiting with all the kids. They were wild, but she didn't seem to mind!
Amy and Myla, as well as Matt, Nan and Poppa all joined us at the McDonalds. We were a wild and crazy bunch. Maura shot a few photos for me, including the one below of Nan and Myla.
That evening, we celebrated our family Christmas. I had been sick all day, but felt better by the evening. I loved snuggling with my little ones, which is probably why they all ended up sick in the next few days!
Below: The kids were beyond excited at the prospect of celebrating Christmas!
Myla was always in the thick of things! Ava enjoyed ripping into the books we got her.
Brent got some cool new shades and Nan and Bennett enjoyed the happy atmosphere.
What a fun Christmas celebration! Thanks Nan and Poppa!
Myla was always in the thick of things! Ava enjoyed ripping into the books we got her.
Brent got some cool new shades and Nan and Bennett enjoyed the happy atmosphere.
What a fun Christmas celebration! Thanks Nan and Poppa!
Below: Christmas Eve morning, we headed to Aunt Claudia's house for brunch.
It was great to see Ben and Jackson. Both the boys are getting too big too fast!
It was great to see Ben and Jackson. Both the boys are getting too big too fast!
Below: We enjoyed the chance to visit with Grandmother and Grandpoppa.
Nan enjoyed some cuddle time with her two best boys! Look at Tristan--does this look like the face of a child who will be throwing up in the car just one short hour later? Our trip home was...eventful.
Our Tennessee Christmas was fun! We were so thankful for the chance to visit with the ones we love, to laugh, talk and enjoy each other. What precious memories!
Nan enjoyed some cuddle time with her two best boys! Look at Tristan--does this look like the face of a child who will be throwing up in the car just one short hour later? Our trip home was...eventful.
Our Tennessee Christmas was fun! We were so thankful for the chance to visit with the ones we love, to laugh, talk and enjoy each other. What precious memories! 
1 comment:
Aw, love all the cousin luv'n! So glad you guys got to visit at the same time.
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