Fun with Grandma and Christmas with Zizi and Papa in Brownwood

 Grandma stayed with us for a while at Christmas and the kids had so much fun with her. 

It was fun with Libby this year b/c she could do so much more. 

What a little character she is. 

I know the pics are Libby "heavy", I guess I just feel like I have catching up to do on photographing her. Plus she changes so DARN fast.

 This is one of her favorite things to do. 

Taught to her by her brother and sister, who were taught by Grandma about this age. 

"Downward Dog"

 We met Zizi and Papa and the gang in Brownwood one day to exchange gifts. 

We played at the park and drove through Howard Payne to show them where Daddy went to College and ate at yummy Underwood's.

Christmas 2011 at the Lankford's House

 Christmas 2011 at the Lankford's House

 Christmas Eve it is our tradition to go to the Christmas Eve Service and then come home and open 1 present before bed. Unfortunately Isaac lost his privilege this year, but Hadliegh and Libby opened their present from Aunt Lauren.

 Typically only the children open a gift, but since Nick and Randi don't have any here we bent the rules a bit. OH and it was a special occasion. As you can see Nick proposed to Randi. 

We are so excited for them.

 The kids made Reindeer food at school, so we had to go out and "feed" them before bed. 

Hadleigh DID NOT want to do this. She said she was scared. We had to explain that they wouldn't actually come until everyone was asleep. 

 Christmas Mantle

 I think we spent about 2 hours putting together their "Santa" presents. 

Isaac with a Choo Choo Train

Hadleigh with a Doll House and

Libby with a Baby in a Stroller.

 Daddy reading the story of Jesus' birth. 

 Nick, Randi and "Santa" Yoda.

This was the Christmas/New Years card we designed for Grandma this year.