Random end of December Pics....

Here are just a few pictures that took place after Christmas. Taft got sick and we delayed coming home a little. Then he got sicker and started an antibiotic. We stayed another whole day to make sure that he didn't have a reaction to the meds.Taft wearing Gran's reading glasses. We thought that he made a very cute little nerd. Then he broke the glasses.
Taft giving Aunt Teresa love.

Giving Izzy hugs and kisses.

Giving Uncle Scott a good night hug.

December Daily - Day 25

Christmas Day and the last day of the December Daily posts. The journal is only through Christmas Day.

We woke up with Taft on Christmas morning and Shane got Gran up before Taft saw his gifts. He was a little slow at first, but then he saw the Cozy Coupe. I put it on his list for Santa after he played with one at our friends house. He loved it there and it was love at first site when he saw it Christmas morning.He also got a Yo Gabba Gabba Grooving Guitar, a dress up kit for being a chef, The Wonder Pets Flyboat, toddler crayons and a big pad of paper, some Tonka trucks, measuring cups and measuring spoons.

Santa's gifts

First ride in the Cozy Coupe

Then we all loaded up to go to Teresa, Izzy, and Evan's for breakfast. It was yummy and Taft feel asleep. Shane, Taft, and I stayed there for a few hours after Scott, Gran, and the kids left for a little quality time with Teresa.

Evan on Izzy's bed.

Gran and Jenna

Aunt Teresa and Izzy

Then we went back to Gran's for dinner and presents with the kids and Scott. Taft ate and got a bath and put on his reindeer shirt and of course, threw up all over himself and me and Gran's rug. After another bath, he was able to open his gifts. Taft with his wet hair and gifts
Gran got Taft a kitchen. It is really cute. When he gets taller it raises up another level.

December Daily - Day 24

Christmas Eve. Normally, Christmas Eve in AL would mean going to Mawmaw's sister Mary's house for lunch and then dinner and gifts at Mom and Dad's. Since Mawmaw was in the nursing home this year it changed. We had a late lunch at Mom and Dad's and then gifts. Then we took Mawmaw her dinner and visited with her. Later it was time for Shane, Taft, and I to go to Gran's for the night and wait on Santa.

Here are a few pics from the day:

Taft with all his many gifts.
He just loves a phone. Mallory with her Ballerina Barbie.
Travis with Callie Cat.
Harleigh with her Barbie on a bike.

After all the fun at Mawmaw and Pawpaw's, Shane, Taft, and I loaded up to go to Gran's for the night. I was a bad mother and forgot Taft's copy of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Gran let us read the copy that Shane had as a little boy and then let us have it for our own. Of course, Taft's little hands will stay off that until he is a lot older.
Mommy reading to Taft on Christmas Eve.

December Daily - Day 21 - 23

Day 21 - We were up at 3 am. I planned on sleeping until 4 but Taft was up at 3 so we just stayed up. Somehow we were still a little late getting to the airport in Jacksonville and didn't get the picture that I wanted of Taft and I at the airport waiting to fly away. So I plan on using the picture of a Southwest plane like the one that we were on and then just listing facts from the day. Mawmaw and Pawpaw picked us up in Birmingham. Taft loved the flight. He thought that everything was fun. We went to the back of the plane and got a row of 3 seats all to ourselves. After take off, he was able to be in his own seat and liked to play with the seat belt. I guess that I was nervous about nothing.

After they picked us up, we went to breakfast at Cracker Barrel. Then we went to the Oxford Wal*Mart and picked up a few Taft supplies that I didn't bring with me and a birthday cake for Harleigh. She was able to come to Mom and Dad's for her birthday and spent the night.

Day 22 - On Tuesday we got up and ready to go see Mawmaw in the nursing home. Kristi, Mallory, Taft, and I took her some lunch and were able to visit for a little while before the children needed to eat and take naps. When we left the nursing home we went to Dollar General and picked up a few things for Mawmaw. We got her crackers, chocolate covered cherries, and random goodies that we think she will enjoy. Then we went to eat at Papa's Pizza and did a drug store run for Mother before starting home.

Day 23 - We got up knowing that we would go to see Santa. I can't believe that I waited that long to take Taft. I think that I was avoiding it. I knew that this would be the year that he would cry. Kristi, Mallory, Travis, Taft, and I headed to the Quintard Mall in Oxford, AL. There was a line and Taft was not happy. He did OK. Only a little screaming. Hopefully next year will be better. Then off to Target and to pick up a sandwich for Mawmaw and take it to the nursing home.

December Daily - Day 20

Day 20 - Today was the day that we tried to see just how much you can get in a single piece of luggage. The answer is A LOT! Taft and I are flying Southwest tomorrow. He is a lap child so he doesn't get to take any luggage. I did get him a big, new, diaper bag from Jeep. It is simple and black and holds a ton as a carry on. Southwest allows two pieces of luggage per paying costomer. We are taking his carseat that only leaves one checked bag, stroller, and a carry on for us. We can do it.
Our shared suitcase.

Taft's new diaper bag/carry on.

December Daily - Day 19

Day 19 - Today Taft got a Christmas present in the mail. He got a gift card for McDonald's from his great aunt Libby. He loves fries and I know that he will get great use out of it. Also - Shane's first cousin, Charlotte, is getting married. We weren't able to go to the wedding since we are traveling to AL next week, but we heard that it was very pretty. The invites were printed with holly leaves and berries and the church was decorated for Christmas. I plan to find a way to use both in my Christmas journal.

December Daily - Days 17 &18

Day 17 - I am reserving this page for the ornaments that we collect this year. So far we have one new family ornament and Taft has 2 for his tree. I will wait and add them and their stories after the holiday.
Day 18 - Tonight we went to the live Nativity at Parkview Baptist Church. It was very well done with different parts of the Christmas story acted out. It is a drive thru Nativitiy and they give you a CD when you arrive that tells the story of each scene as you drive by. Then we had dinner as a family at Steak and Shake.