12-25-11 Christmas Day

Christmas Day was eventful as always.  We got up early to see what Santa brought.  Headed to church for a Christmas morning service.  Then off to Mom and Dad's to open gifts.  After that we headed to Nanny and Paw-Paw's for dinner and gifts.  Zaylei was exhausted by the end of the day.  Unfortunately Matt was sick all day so he stayed home in bed.  Then we headed to Mamaw's a couple days later to celebrate with Mamaw, Gary, Sherry, Jacob, Winston, Randa, Scarlett, and Lexi.  Matt was feeling better and got to go with us.  We had a really really nice holiday this year!

Time to get up and see what Santa brought.

 Stockings were "filled" by the chimney with care

 Oh look at the goodies under the tree

 Looks like Santa ate his goodies

 Another view of the Santa Stash

A DS and an iPod...wahoo.....

 Mommy made Zaylei get dressed and ready before heading out to see the Santa stash. 

 She loves to look at one thing at a time and enjoy her gifts

 It takes a while though!

 She loves books!!

Time to head to church.  Pops read Zaylei and Grant a new Barbie book after church.

 Time for gifts at Mom and Dads.  Before we opened any gifts we told what our most precious gift was from the past.  It was a really nice time between family.  We shared lots of sweet memories.  Then if there was special meaning to the gift we gave this year we took time to share that.  An insignificant gift suddenly became something more with a few words. 

 Bubba and Lola in her new boots from Stefauntie

 OH look at that crew!! 

 We were having lots of fun trying stuff on Lola

 Zaylei and Mamaw were the center of attention.  Matt is in the background...proof he got to participate in some Christmas activities.

 Something to paint...Oh what fun Zaylei will have with this. That girl loves crafts!

 Lalaloopsy...YAY!!!  So Excited!

 Stef's new Sperry's from Dad and Leslee.....LOVE!!

 UGG House Shoes...and they are PINK.  I'm not sure house shoes should be this comfortable!! 

 Zaylei is absolutely exhausted.  Look at the phone about to fall out of her hand.  So sweet!!! 

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2011