Christmas Eve

I always knew having kids would add to the excitement of Christmas, but this year it really hit home.  These girls were super duper excited that Santa was coming to their house.  Santa was talked about for more than a month, even though they won't come close to talking to him.  

I had planned on making cookies for Santa with the girls, but we got home from New Boston earlier in the day and I didn't feel like doing it and I needed to run to Target.  Santa loves Target cookies right?  Who doesn't love anything from Target.  So Addison got to pick out the cookies for Santa at Target, while Landry took a nap.

Addison had to put her touch on the letter to Santa.  In the letter she wanted to tell him to be careful and her new mouse hat had to be a signer of the letter as well.  This girls imagination sometimes.

A little table for Santa's goodies.  Someone is beyond excited in this picture?  Guess who?

Landry's 2nd Birthday Party

Miss Landry Belle celebrated her 2nd birthday at the house on December 8, 2012 with family and friends.  We can't believe how fast this past year has flown by and how much she has changed.  She always keeps us guessing and a big smile on her face.

 Elmo cake

 Mimi & Banky Griffin were unable to make it, so we Skyped them in

 Thanks to my east Texas family, Landry got a camouflage purchase with her initial

 My sweet, Aunt Carolyn made Landry her a personalized quilt

 Gingy

 Cousins: Bryce, William, Addison

With these pictures, I'm pretty sure I can say she had a great birthday.

Potty Training

I thought I would begin potty training with Landry during the Christmas break, because she has show interest for a while now.  Well, let's just say that the picture below goes to show what she thinks about potty training.  

Yes, those are the panties she's supposed to be wearing and picking her nose.  You can bet this picture will come out when you get older.  Love you!!

I guess we'll try again during spring break.  She tells you every time that she's supposed to in the potty but she could care less about making that statement come to life.  Oh my, what are we going to do with this girl?

2012 Snow

MeeMee & Papa Christmas

For the past few years my side of the family hasn't had a normal Christmas, so it was about time that it was.  Boy was it.  We had a fantastic time.  We got to New Boston Friday evening and didn't leave until Monday morning.  I don't remember the last time we had that much time to just sit and enjoy time away and with family.  I will relished in the opportunity and counted my blessings constantly throughout those few days.  God is good and I am thankful for answered prayers.

MeeMee & Papa

Great Grandchildren

Movie Time

This is where you can find our girls almost every night after bath time.  They received Peter Pan and Brave from their Aunt Katie and Uncle Doug (Disney experts).  They absolutely love Peter Pan and will watch it almost all the way through, especially if there is popcorn involved.  Did you notice their slippers?  Too cute.  Gingy got Addison Spiderman and Landry Elmo ones for Christmas.

Landry's 2

Landry Belle Griffin

December 2, 2012 - 2 Years Old

28 pounds (50-75%)

33 3/4 inches (50%)

BMI 17.3% (50%)

7 shoe, 2T clothes

Adventurous - not scared of anything

Jump off everything

Loves shoes and purses but not a girlie girl

Plays well by yourself but will follow Addison around a lot

Love to sit down and read books, dance

Not talking a whole lot - I think big sister does a lot of it for you

Enjoys bath time and trying to float

We tried potty training first of January, but we're going to wait to spring break

Hard headed and mischevious

Loves to call Grandaddy

Huge smile and you think you're so funny

Sleeping in a twin bed and have now realized you can get out and not stay in bed, which is not good for Momma's sleep

 

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