Christmas

Christmas has always been my favorite time of year, but this time it was extra special because we had a new little bundle to share it with! We started off Christmas Eve with a visit to Mimi and Pop Pop's house (Dewey's parents). We hung out for a little bit and opened presents early so that Christmas morning could be all about Lofton! Later we planned to go to Christmas Eve Service, but the weather was yucky and we didn't want to be on the roads so we headed to Gigi and Papa J's house a little early. Jeremy, Marti, Parker, Peyton joined us for dinner and fun. Lofton wasn't quite herself, but I thought it was simply because she skipped her nap. We headed home and had a rough night with 4 middle of the night cryings!! That hadn't happened in forever. By Christmas morning, all was forgotten (by Lofton at least!) and Mimi and PopPop came over to see if Santa showed up. He did! Lofton must have been VERY good. She had a fun time with all of her presents...and the wrapping :) After a much needed nap, we went to Gigi and Papa J's again where ALL of the family joined us as well as Marti's parents and grandparents for lunch. Then the grandkids (sans little bit) performed a skit on the real meaning of Christmas written by Papa J. It was precious and a definite new tradition. Lofton was still a bit fussy and vehemently refusing naps and that's when we saw it... her first tooth! Thanks a lot Santa! We made it through and all in all it was a great time. Can't wait to do again with a whole houseful of kids :)
Santa came!

First Baby Doll


Jeremy and Peytie Pie

Mitchell Clan Christmas Eve

Toys!

So happy I could dance!

Ooooh! ELMO

Bottle Break

Tiff, Kendall Claire, and the teething girl :)

Mimi and Lofton

Precious Girl

Still working on that tooth....

All 5 grandkids!