Best Christmas Ever

Our Christmas celebrations, started off as the "best Christmas ever" according to Addison.  My parents always go above and beyond for the kids and grand kids.  They are so generous and always get the perfect gifts (the ones on the list, plus more).  haha.  We enjoy good food and watching the kids open up their gifts and play.  

 These three - this will be the trio forever

 My brother and his family

 Addison was in one of her moods of not taking pictures again

Proud grandparents

Thank you MeeMaw and Grandaddy for sharing so much of your love and treating us to a great Christmas.  May we continue to make wonderful memories. 

Santa's Helpers

I had helpers to help decorate the tree.  They were so excited.  Of course all the balls ended up around the bottom of the tree and a few sprinkled as far as the ladder would reach.  They were so proud.  I love watching the excitement in their faces.  Their smiles light up the room when they hear the word Christmas.  I want to cherish these moments and store them in my memory bank.  

Wordless Wednesday

Landry's 3rd Birthday Party

After having to wait a week to celebrate her birthday due to the ice storm, Landry had her 3rd birthday party.  She has been asking for  Buzz and Wood (Toy Story) party for two months.  She finally got her wish.  She was so excited and cloud nine.  The smiles on her face all day were priceless.  Thank you to all who came.  You made her day that much more special.

 Buzz

The girls absolutely adore Ivy.  Addison got to hold her and she grinned from ear to ear.

Murphy Christmas Tree Lighting 2013

The picture is proof - our little girls are growing up.  Last year we were screaming, yelling, crying.  Look at those grins this year.  Landry even told Santa Claus that she wanted Octonauts for Christmas.  It makes my heart smile but brings a tear to my eye.  

Christmas All Around

Our little girl is growing up.  Addison had her annual Christmas program for MDO and did awesome.  She smiled and sang just right.  She was the most beautiful angel.  We are so proud of her.  What a difference a year makes.  To hear your child sing about the birth of Jesus and to know that Christmas is all about the birth of Jesus is what life is all about.  

 Little sister could not wait to see Baby Jesus

 Shepherd, angels, and wise men

We were so blessed to have grandparents and great grandparents there to watch.  

Burrr….It's Cold Outside

We had our first ice storm, and it wasn't even after the first of the year.  Too bad it was all ice and no snow.  Roads were horrible, schools closed for days, and a lot of people went without electricity for days.  

The worst part we endured was cabin fever, which we are very grateful for.