Once again, Christmas was a success at the Collins house! Parker had a WONDERFUL 2nd Christmas and was spoiled rotten by all :) We were busy going to all of our different celebrations, but it was so much fun this year doing it all with Parker. We celebrated with my mom's side of the family before Christmas at Mere and Grandaddy's new house. This was the 1st Christmas since they have moved down here, and it was really nice to have them so close and start a new Christmas tradition in their new home! We did our tradition of going to Christmas Eve Service at church, and then came back to our house this year for our yearly crab leg dinner! (yes, we are strange...but we like that about ourselves). We woke up Christmas morning to do Santa with just the 3 of us. Parker got to the top of our steps and looked down and kept saying "Oooooh!" His big item from Santa was his kitchen set, which he LOVED. He immediately started playing with it when he got downstairs, and we had a hard time getting him to stop long enough to open some more presents. He would open a present, go play in the kitchen, open a present, go play in the kitchen, etc. etc. After were were done opening Santa gifts, we headed over to my parent's for Christmas with them. His favorite thing from his Grammy and Paw Paw was his new Backyardigans bike. We took him out to go up and down the sidewalks, and he DID NOT want to come back inside. He pitched one of his major tantrums when we did. We took him out again later, and he did the same thing. Needless to say, he LOVES that bike!
We did not get to celebrate with Anthony's family until after Christmas, since MIL and FIL were in Ohio over Christmas. (that's what I call my mother-in-law and father-in-law in case you were curious...get it, it's the initials?) We hated not being able to see them over Christmas, but still had a great time once they got back! My adorable niece Mayoree was here then also, and it is always so great to see her! We had another big Christmas over there, and Parker's favorite thing was his "race car set." Him and Anthony like to race the cars on our hardwood floors, and Parker just thinks it is so funny. Anthony will send the cars off, and Parker will go run after them and chase them. Sometimes I'm not sure who has more fun with them :) We had Anthony's family over here the following night for dinner, and that was really fun also!
Anthony, Parker and I headed to my parents lake house on New Years Eve to spend a couple of days there. My parents and Mere and Grandaddy were there, so we rang in the New Year with those that managed to stay awake until midnight! It is always so nice and relaxing to go there, and we enjoyed "getting away" for a couple of days! SO, that pretty much sums up the Christmas festivities from 2007! Now it is 2008, and I can't believe it! Enjoy the Christmas pics!
We did not get to celebrate with Anthony's family until after Christmas, since MIL and FIL were in Ohio over Christmas. (that's what I call my mother-in-law and father-in-law in case you were curious...get it, it's the initials?) We hated not being able to see them over Christmas, but still had a great time once they got back! My adorable niece Mayoree was here then also, and it is always so great to see her! We had another big Christmas over there, and Parker's favorite thing was his "race car set." Him and Anthony like to race the cars on our hardwood floors, and Parker just thinks it is so funny. Anthony will send the cars off, and Parker will go run after them and chase them. Sometimes I'm not sure who has more fun with them :) We had Anthony's family over here the following night for dinner, and that was really fun also!
Anthony, Parker and I headed to my parents lake house on New Years Eve to spend a couple of days there. My parents and Mere and Grandaddy were there, so we rang in the New Year with those that managed to stay awake until midnight! It is always so nice and relaxing to go there, and we enjoyed "getting away" for a couple of days! SO, that pretty much sums up the Christmas festivities from 2007! Now it is 2008, and I can't believe it! Enjoy the Christmas pics!
One last important note here before I end this blog. One of my close friends from my college sorority (and beyond) is pregnant, and recently found out she has breast cancer. She has already had surgery to remove the cancer and several lymph nodes. She will be having her baby in 2 weeks (at 36 weeks pregnant) and will start chemo about a week after having him. I was able to see her this weekend and help throw a baby shower for her, which I was so excited about. Her positive attitude and optimism is incredible, and I respect and admire her so much for that. I know she is in my CONSTANT thoughts and prayers, but I just ask for you all to please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers as well. THANKS!!!!
3 comments:
It looks like Christmas was LOTS of fun for you guys! Thanks again for my shower. I LOVED it! Thank you also for being such a wonderful friend. =)
Looks like you all had as much fun this year with your little one as we did. Where did you ever find the Backyardigans wrapping paper? I looked EVERYWHERE! See you soon!
Thanks for your comment! I was just checking out all the pictures of Parker and he is getting so big and handsome! Glad you guys are doing well.
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