Christmas 2010

Christmas this year was a little crazy. Every year we say that we aren't going to travel too much. Each year as we get close, I always change my mind and try to figure out the easiest way for us to visit ALL of our families!! We did it again this year and had a great time at each visit! Since Olivia still didn't quite understand how Santa works, I thought that we could travel like we did. Looking back, I think we will stick around our house for Christmas Eve, then play it by ear. So here is our Christmas!

Part 1 ~ Cumming, Ga

Santa stopped by early to surprise Olivia. He had so many toys and stops to make, her knew we wouldn't be home on Christmas Eve so her dropped off her riding horse! Thanks Santa!! We wouldn't have had room in our car to bring him home!

We also went ahead and opened gifts from mommy and daddy so we could see what gifts we should take on our trips! Look at how excited Liv was to get her Woody doll! PRICELESS!!
Olivia also got this cool tent from her daddy! She made mommy go through the tunnel to get to the tent! So much fun! Just wish we had a play room to put it in.

Christmas Part 2~Columbia, SC

GaGa's house

We were in Columbia for Christmas Eve and Santa made ANOTHER stop for our sweet girl. She had a great time with her toys as well as the toys she received from GaGa. Of course, I don't have any other pictures of her playing with cousin Hannah or with GaGa Carter. I hope to get some from them!

Good Morning! Look what Santa brought!

We were supposed to stay until Sunday, but mother nature had other plans. We heard that bad weather (snow) was coming in, so at the last minute on Saturday night, we packed up ALL of our things and headed to Statesboro! I was determined to get at least one picture with GaGa before we left. Here is the best one we got! Thanks mom for having us! We love you!

Christmas Part 3~Statesboro, GA

Here is our one and ONLY family picture from the holidays. It was right before the Turner family arrived. NaNa had a wonderful meal ready for all of us! We had a great time at NaNa and GrandDaddy's house! Having cousin Will and Grayson there made it extra fun! Of course, I don't have any other pictures. I do have some video of the kids at Monkey Joe's. We went there while the crazy daddies played golf in the FREEZING cold!!

Here's Aunt Laurie with all the kiddos with their toys! We missed Cooper who was sick and Maddie who couldn't make it. Olivia is already ready to see her cousins!!

We also visited with PaPa Doc, MiMi, Aunt Sara, Uncle Dusty, and cousin August. Of course, there are no pictures, but we LOVED seeing ya'll!!

Thanks for having us! WE LOVE YA'LL!!

Christmas Part 4~ Beaufort, SC

Our final stop was at Pop Frank's! Olivia was so excited to see everyone (especially her cousins Gracie and Duncan)! As you will see, they always have tons of fun!!

Right after dinner at Pop's, we headed over to Uncle CoCo and Aunt Wendy's house! Gracie ad a blast dressing up Olivia. They had a fashion show for us! Duncan played with his new toys while the adults got to catch up and visit!



Olivia was sure to spread the love and give her Duncan a hug!

Mommy and Aunt Wendy had a chance to have a girls' lunch and even had time to walk around downtown without the kids. It was great catching up and enjoying our meal! That evening, Matt and I went out to celebrate our 9th Anniversary! We went to a delish new restaurant in Beaufort (Wren). CoCo and Wendy ended up being there too, so we all ate together and had a great evening with delicious food and great conversation!

The night before we left, we had to have some fried turkey and oysters at dad's (a tradition). The kids stayed inside (smart) while the adults froze and ate some wonderful oysters!

Silly girls!


Duncan had been up since 4 am because he and CoCo had gone hunting. He was a trooper and hung in there just to be with us before we left!

Thanks for having us! Love ya'll!! We had a great time!!

So as you can see, fun was had by all! We (Matt) drove a lot of miles, but they were worth it. Christmas is about being with the ones you love. I couldn't imagine sharing this special time with anyone else! We love all of you and look forward to our next visit. Happy New Year!!!