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Hope 2009 brings you great health and happiness!

Christmas 2008

Christmas day we enjoyed family time, eating LOTS of food and opening gifts. My grandparents, Aunt, Uncle and cousins came over to spend time with us. Once again Audrey had a delightful time opening her presents as well as helping everyone else. She loved getting spoiled from all our family members.

Christmas Eve 2008- A Perfect Day...well Almost!

Santa came to our house on Christmas Eve morning since Corey had to work on Christmas Day. Audrey was stunned and thrilled at the sight of all the toys. She enjoyed ripping into all the gifts and throwing paper everywhere. Corey and I had a blast just watching the look of joy and wonder on her face.








After enjoying each other and playing with the toys all morning. Audrey headed to bed for a nap while Corey and I loaded the car. Audrey and I were going to my mom's for Christmas while we left Corey behind to "save lives and property".



We hit the road with a overly-packed car (you know all the stuff you have to take when you have a kid...plus a dog, food, presents, etc...) and were on our merry way....that is until the "low tire pressure" indicator came on in my car while we were dashing down the interstate. Of course were were by ourselves, and of course it was raining 'cats and dogs' at the time. Fortunately we were close to the Clanton exit and we pulled off at a gas station where I jumped out to find that my tire was indeed low and coninuing to flatten at a rapid rate.
I called my dad and he rushed to our rescue. I was determined to make the best of a bad circumstance, so Audrey and I went into the station and stocked up on some highly nutritious snacks to enjoy while we waited for my dad.

We sat in the car together and sang Christmas carols to pass the time. Thankfully we didn't have to wait long before Grandaddy showed up and had the tire changed in a snap. *(oh, FYI---I had a Sawz-All blade in my tire---now who left that laying in the road...gee thanks!)

After the flat tire ordeal, we finally arrived at my parent's house only to load back up and head to my dad's family Christmas. We had lots of fun visiting with family and Audrey got lots of wonderful gifts. She has really enjoyed them.


We headed back to my parent's late that night and had to finish up some things to prepare for Christmas morning.

Let the Parties Begin~!

Last weekend we traveled back "home" to attend the 'Dozier' Christmas Party. We play Dirty Santa and enjoy a variety of soups and desserts...delish! It is always a fun time, and especially this year with Audrey being our entertainment. I really appreciated my family allowing her to 'pick' their Dirty Santa gift and open it for them. She truly enjoyed herself. A few cousins even built block towers for her to destroy...over, and over, and over again! Such fun!

Mommy's little present!

I'll do that for you :)

Helping Susanne open her gift.

Of course, Granddaddy will let me have that!

My new buddy, Susanne.

Wheeeee!

1...2...3..knock it down.

Deck the Halls

Shame on me...I totally forgot to post these photos of Audrey "helping" with the tree decorations. This year we opted for "shatterproof" ornaments instead of our usual (breakable) ones. Boy, I am so glad I did! Audrey enjoys 'un'decorating the tree most days and finds it quite entertaining when we have to help her re-hang the ornaments. It sure does make for some wonderful memories though.

Seriously...you think I can untangle this mess?

Assisting daddy with the ornaments.

I can do it!

Look what a great job I did!

Great Christmas Read

I LOOOOOVVVVVEEE to read. Around the holidays I enjoy a great Christmas book. This book is a quick read but reminds you of how blessed you are and what Christmas spirit is all about. Enjoy!

The Paperbag Christmas by Kevin Alan Milne

Here Comes Santa Claus...

I was seriously doubtful that we would get this little beauty to sit upon the knee of the "big man in red"...but she did it!!! Santa was so kind and loving toward her. She was a little skeptical at first, but warmed up to his gentleness. And he even knew she wanted a baby doll and a pink 4-wheeler. I hope those are under the tree for her ;)

And on the same day we took some family photos. Audrey was a trooper through it all.

(That is Corey's hand she is holding---ahhh melt my heart!)

I'm saving the rest of the photos so the family will be suprised...but I will post them later.