Christmas 2015

Christmas was, of course, wonderful this year.  It was fast and furious and I am happy to have the holidays behind us even though they were super fun.  I love it but there is so much to do and so little time to do it.  All I can say is thank goodness for A.ma.zon P.rime!  

matching pajamas forever.  

We always have a dinner on Christmas Eve and this year we had that at Jenni's house.  My brother was in town for the first time in a year and a half and we were so happy to have him.  He stayed with my mom and they came over during the day Christmas Eve so he could hang with us and my kids.  Then we went to Jenni's and it was great.  The babies did good even though it was a late night for them.  When we got home we put all the kids to bed and then Santa came.  

Blakely was SO excited to match Emery.  

And then she was over pictures....

I think Uncle Matty played play doh with her the entire time.  

For Christmas Day we typically have brunch at my mom's house and then hang out all day.  Well I decided this year it would be easiest to do it at my house.  That way the babies were in their element and had all of their things.  I could easily put them down for a nap when needed and I wouldn't have to pack up my whole house for a few hours at my mom's!  Also, Lonnie had to work Christmas Day so I would have been doing all of that by myself.  Not fun.  I am so glad we did it this way and I think we will continue each year!  

My mom and brother spent the night with us on Christmas Eve that way they could see the Santa stuff and then we would all exchange presents before the rest of the family got here.  It worked out great and I know they both really enjoyed it.  Especially seeing Blakely's sleepy face when she realized that Santa came....and that he did good.  ;)

I think these two things were Blakely's favorite presents.  My mom got her the sleeping bag with pillow and I got her the suitcase.  She has slept with the sleeping bag every single night since.  And she packs up the suitcase multiple times a day :/

We all had to wear a tiara...

Brunch was wonderful.  We hung out in the living room and everyone opened their gifts (we draw names).  Then we just enjoyed each other's company and everyone got plenty of baby time until it was time to eat again.  Ha!  

sisters...

so proud of my brother and I love how he loves my babies.  

I love this picture.  She is wearing a dress that is 2 sizes too small, a gold tiara to mach the gold sparkles on the dress, her new gold sparkly shoes and she was singing something while playing.  It is just so Blakely.  

So yes, it was a lovely Christmas.  My kids were spoiled and my house is still a wreck but that's okay!  I think it is going to be a wreck for a couple more years before I can catch up.  I love this little family of mine!