Christmas 2013

 

 

 

Landry took a break from opening presents to take a picture.

 

Landry, Nanna and Regan.

 

Disney snow princesses, imagine that.

 

Landry, Gran and Reagan.

 

 

Reed and Chase gave Landry a Go Fishin' game. She loves it! She was ready to play when we got to Meme and Pop's.

 

Reagan's first time with Santa. She didn't cry!

 

Landry and Santa. She isn't shy when it comes to telling Santa what she wants for Christmas.

 

 

King cousins: Sykes, Emma Kate, Faith Carter, Brennan and Landry.

 

Another great gift: a pink guitar!

 

The always stylish Landry showing off her headband and bracelets.

We left MS December 23 to come back to Texas. Our time in MS was so fun. We love being with family. We also love being in our own home for Christmas Eve and Day.

 

Landry got to open 1 present Christmas Eve.

Landry wanted to go to candlelight service at church, we wanted to go out to eat and go to service. Time slipped away and we couldn't do both. Landry specifically told us she wanted to go to church to hear the story of baby Jesus and his birthday. Well, there was no question what we were going to do.

 

 

Reagan and Landry after the service.

 

Family picture!

Christmas morning we woke up before the kids. Landry woke up not long after. She picked out a gift for Brad and me, wrapped it and put it under the tree. She wanted us to open our presents before she opened hers. This made our hearts smile.

 

 

Brad opening his present from Landry.



My present from Landry.

 This Christmas was Reagan's very first Christmas making it so special.



A White Christmas

 

 

 

Landry was excited to make a snow angel.

 

White, red and green: Christmas colors with little effort.

 

The next pictures should be at the top to be in the order they were taken. Well, I had to upload them when Blogger decided it wanted to work (I'll spare you that rant). After driving all day (11 hours anyway) we made it to Clarksdale Saturday night. Sunday was McMurchy Christmas.

Landry, Reagan and Gran Sunday morning.

 

Skip, Laylay and Reagan patiently waiting for their presents.

 

 

Chase, Reed and Landry waited patiently too!

 

 

 

Reagan was a great present.

 

 

She got her very own present.

 

Monday morning we hung out with Erin, the boys and Aunt Lois. Aunt Lois took us to the new playground in Clarksdale. It's a really cool playground.

 

Landry, Reed and Chase having a blast playing at the new playground.

 

 

Even Reagan got to play!

 

Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove

Sunday, November 25, we told Landry we were going somewhere as a family. We didn't tell her where because we wanted her to be surprised. We gave her hints until it was time go  As we were walking inside she noticed different Disney signs and vendors. She figured out the surprise was a Disney show. She was so excited! We made our way to our seats, right beside the ice, and waited for the show to start.

 

Mickey came out with some of his friends and welcomed us to the show.

 

 

Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Mickey were our hosts.

 

It didn't take long for Landry to put her ears on.

 

Alice asking the White Rabbit what he's late for.

 

 

Peter Pan and the Lost Boys.

 

When there's Peter Pan, you know Captain Hook can't be far away!

 

 

Mommy's turn to wear the ears.

 

 

Simba, Pumba and Timon. Nala and Scar came out too.
 

 

 

Aladdin talking Jasmine into going on a magic carpet ride.

 

Without leaving our seats we went under the sea with Ariel.

 

Reagan's turn to wear the ears.

 

 

Brad and Landry enjoying the show.

 

 

The End.

 

We had such a good time! I was a little concerned Reagan would get cold or upset during the show. She did awesome! She was fascinated by all of the lights. We all had the best time and will definitely go again.



In the mean time...

Here's a little bit of what's been going on with us. Enjoy!

Reagan and Ernie have become big buddies. She like styling his hair.

Landry made a tea party and a card for Brad.  

 

Daddy's girls.

 

Landry still enjoys being in the  kitchen. She also likes to show Reagan what she's making. It's fun watching them interact.

 

 

Landry is making some muffins.

 

This is her favorite part. Don't worry, raw eggs aren't involved.

 

Reagan saw Landry put something in her mouth so...she put something in her mouth.

 

 

Landry has been practicing her archery.

 

Reagan loves being close to Landry and Landry loves her little sister.

 

 

Working on tummy time and rolling over.

 

Landry did these problems all by herself! She's going to be more than ready for kindergarten.

 

Yay for girly girls! Landry picked out Reagan's outfit.

A surprise in MS

Our first trip to MS for 2012 wasn't until November. It's the longest we've gone since moving to TX without coming home. I guess you could say we had a few things going on, hahaha. It was Reagan's first flight and time to meet Gran. We stayed from Thursday to Tuesday. Sunday was Brad's birthday.

When we boarded the plane...



...during the flight...

...safe on the ground. Reagan did perfectly on her very first flight!

The "pink parade".

Gran and Reagan meeting for the first time.

 

Soul sisters.

When I realized we were going to be in MS for Brad's birthday getting everybody together seemed like the best present. While he was running an errand everyone came to the extra cottage for his party. He had no idea! He and Landry got back and he said "Is that Pops' truck?" Landry said "Surprise, Happy Birthday Daddy!" She knew the whole time and didn't spill the beans.

 



Brad's Sally Chow cake. Yum!



We had Abe's bbq, S.C. cake, fruit, chips, chicken nuggets and carrots with ranch. I couldn't NOT have Abe's and Sally Chow :)

This was the best picture of all 13 of us. Landry and Audrey were so excited to have their picture taken.

 

 

 

Landry's mad picture taking skills at their best.

 

Love these guys!

Tuesday morning came and we headed to Little Rock to catch our plane. 

Thank you Gran for everything.

Thank you everyone for making Brad's birthday a special one.

See y'all next month!

Halloween 2012

Halloween this year was fun. We took both girls around our neighborhood. Landry's friend Ananya was with us too. I think Landry and Ananya have trick or treated together for the past 2 or 3 years. Landry dressed up as Merida for her school party and Rapunzel that evening. Reagan was a flower. It's not Halloween without a pumpkin so, first things first!

 

 

 

One of our sweet neighbors left a big jackolantern for the girls by our front door.

 

 

 

Landry and Brad started carving. You can tell by the look on Landry's face how taking the top off of the pumpkin was pretty cool.

 

She agreed to getting the insides out...onlyif she could wear gloves.

 

 

 

We thought about how we could get a pic of Reagan in the pumpkin. It was certainly big enough!

 

 

. Landry drew what she wanted, Brad carved and viola! The finished product: Jack the Pumpkin King

Merida in the morning...

 

Rapunzel in the evening.

 

 

 

Reagan was a good sport. I'm sure she'll have something to say about this when she gets older.

 

 

 

Trick or Treat!!!