Merry Christmas!

Love

Neil, Anne, Bria,

Harper

& Melaina

Buddy

It's that time of year again where our little friend, Buddy, makes his appearance.

He was a few days late this season, but he's definately brought joy to H & M's little face!

Mama forgot that touching the elf is a no no

Every morning they hunt for Buddy to see where he's been hiding.

What's your elf's name???



SDC

Our first visit to Silver Dollar City for the Christmas celebration.

We made the 4 hour trip down South last weekend & met up with my parents for some Christmas fun.

The weather was  again unseasonably  warm, which made the theme park extremely crowded.

Harper & I in line for the swings

Melaina hanging with daddy waiting patiently

All 3 of us getting ready to ride the butterflies

(wish this photo wasn't so blurry...)

Notice Melaina holding my finger

See Melaina's little hand waving at daddy, Mimi & Papa

Tired & hungry

Because it was soooo crowded, the girls were mostly confined to the stroller & were getting a bit stir crazy.

Beautiful tree

You can't go to the lake house with out taking a golf cart ride.

Seriously, who showed Melaina how to roll her eyes?

Everyday, Melaina's becomes more brave & comfortable with herself.

She had absolutely no fear of riding the kiddie rides which completely surprises me.

Harper also has grown up alot in these last few months. She's stepped up to the plate & has taken on the role of big sister in a serious & sweet way.

She still says at least once a week that she loves Melaina so much & is so happy she has a baby sister.

Makes my mama heart proud of both of my girls!

Funny quote from Harper while driving in the car:

Mama, me & Melaina are not twins, we are Asians!

Had us all cracking up...

Have you ever...

Waited in line for a "special" balloon for 1 1/2 hrs?

Check that off my list.

Fishing pole & Fish

And a little turtle for her little sister at home!