Getting Ready for the holidays and hanging with the Grandparents!

Like most Floridians, we get ready for the holidays by going to the beach. I still can't believe that we live down here. I am so not use to putting on sunscreen to do our outdoor decorations. I burn more yankee candles with the evergreen smell just to bring the Christmas scent into the air conditioning mix.

 

 

We had a fantastic Thanksgiving visiting family in SC. Jordan and Garrett had a blast with their cousins and the change in weather was nice. You would have thought that Garrett had not felt the cool weather before. (When we got him it was 20 below.) How quickly he forgets.

Jordan is playing in a local soccer league. It is hysterical to watch ... when she actually decides to play. (Stubborn) It has been a treat for me to get back on the soccer fields too. I have never taken more aspirin for muscle aches after a half hour practice with 3-4 year olds.

Both Jordan and Garrett are loving the festivities surrounding the holidays. This was the first time Garrett saw a Christmas tree. Needless to say, I have had to replace more ornaments this year then ever. In the morning, Garrett comes down the stairs and immediately shouts, "lights, lights." It has been fun walking the neighborhood in the evenings and seeing all the decorations. We spend considerable time hugging and kissing each blow up Santa and Snowman. We have sat on Santa's lap a few times already. Garrett is not so sure of this Santa thing, but Jordan is quick to hop on his lap and run down her list of wants.

We had a few things to celebrate this month. We celebrated Jordan's birthday last weekend with a family backyard BBQ. She loved the attention and had a blast celebrating a day just for her. The next afternoon we got Garrett Christened. He was so loud during the entire service. There were three other infants and loud Garrett. Fun! Garrett turns 2 next week. Hard to believe we have only had him only 8 months.

Best Grandparents EVER!!!

We have so much to be thankful for this year.

This holiday seems to be passing by so quickly. There always seems to be something that needs to get done. We have had the opportunity to spend some quality time with our families. After spending countless hours shopping, I have come to realize the importance of this time of year.

We hope you are all enjoying the festivities surrounding the holidays. It is a time to be TRULY thankful. It is nice to have a holiday full of flashy lights, good food and the laughter of children to remind us of our blessings.

Enjoy your holiday and please keep in touch!