Cookies & Cocoa

I threw my first little holiday party today & had so much fun doing it! 

I love our house and my ability to now have people over!

We had lots of yummy treats,

some drinks,

and of course hot cocoa!

There was a cookie decorating station and a coloring station

Super fun party! Thanks to all who came!!!

Gatlinburg

Such a fun trip! We spent our first week of December in Tennessee! What a beautiful view we had!

Cali and Zizi had some fun in their Christmas PJ's...

 Love my pup! She puts up with anything!!!

 We did lots of crafting!

B had a case of chapped lips and begged me for my 'lipsticked'. 

 Such a cutie! I heart him so much!

 Yes, that homeless looking child is mine...I am that red neck that leaves the house with my children in their jammies!

 Hmmm, so many options....

 And this is how our first born rides in the car all the way home...

Christmas Card

Turned out cute this year!

Santa Visit 2013

I actually debated our Santa visit this year...but after much thought we decided to go. 

 We rode the carousel.

 and created some special memories with this guy...

While we were in line, Blakely was telling me how she was going to tell him that she wants a Minnie Mouse and a Daisy Duck. She told me over 10 times that she was excited to tell him...

Parkey was all smiles. I did not see this coming...

Decorating

We started our decorating for Christmas about two weeks before Thanksgiving. I love Christmas so much & love to make it last as long as possible. We stuck with our artificial tree this year, but next year I think I'm gonna talk this guy into going for the real deal...

 Blakely showed Parkey who Rudolph is.

 This girl was ecstatic to see her pink sparkle tree! 

Blakely loves dressing up! Even in reindeer attire!

 Parker is obsessed with the ornaments! I mean HE.LOVES.THEM.

 another pic of miss priss with the light up nose working.

 and then we made Zizi try it on! Poor pup will put up with anything!

War Eagle. HEY!

What an amazing turn of events for my Auburn Tigers! I just had to do a post devoted to their amazing wins! I can't believe we are here after our last couple of years...

 I made these cute outfits before the season even started and realized that we didn't get any pics in them! So, I made sure to capture our fun during the AU/AL game!

 We watched the game over at the Vann's house! The kids were in heaven with all the new and exciting toys scattered throughout their house!

 Pretty sure Parkey has a new girlfriend!

 Foot tickling is the best!

 While we were home, Mom and Dad were here...

 SO jealous!!!