Christmas!!!

Well...it's January, the time for New Resolutions, goals, and new starts. So, I'm hoping to start blogging more again!  Haven't quite figured out how to make it work for me to do it consistenly....but I'm working on it! And here I am with a bunch of pics from our 2 week long Christmas extravaganza!

 Our little Elf on the Shelf - named Heart by Norah...She popped up every morning for a whole month to remind us that we are to be kind, loving, giving, and sweet to each other. That we are to forgive each other, and be thankful for what we have. Just like Jesus.  The girls both loved looking for our beloved Heart each morning when they woke up. So glad we started this tradition!

 Evy got this bear from Brady and Alexis for Christmas and she ADORES it. Seriously hugs it at least 10 times a day and has no interest in letting any of us anywhere near it!

 Brady looks like he's giving her some ornery idea.

 And now, he's encouraging Norah to floor it I'm sure! This is her new jeep that Uncle Brady and Aunt Alexis spoiled her with.

 She loves the "map and backpack" on it nearly as much as driving it.

 Evy thinks...."Alexis are you really going to let Norah drive that thing?"

 Cheese.

 Ev hugging her first baby doll.

 The much desired and anticipated Cherry Jam! The final girl needed to complete the Strawberry Shortcake girl obsession.

 Evy with one of her favorite snugglers, GG. (I think the feelings are mutual)

 Norah and Grammy...not sure if that is a real smile from Norah.

 Guess what - Evy got a jeep too! This one handcrafted by Lynn and Todd - didn't know a jeep could be so cute, so loved, and so special. Thanks Auntie and Toddie.

 All dressed up for our big Christmas Eve Party and Norah's favorite place - Cousin Larissa's house.

 The girls finally get to see Larissa - they love her...aren't they sweet.

 Evy wasn't sure about Tonto....

 Christmas morning fun at Gruwell's. (Ama and Aunt Nae.)

 Uncle Zach helping little Ayla...or maybe it was the other way around.

 Love this sweet face or our cousin Ayla. Aren't those eyes just precious.

 And, Grandma Donna made aprons for all of us ladies! So special!

 We tried and tried to get a good pic of the three cuties in their dresses. Believe it or not, this is the best darn one I got. Ugh.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We feel so blessed!!! (Can't believe we didn't get a single pic of either dad in here...they were there we promise and they were both usually the center of the parties!) ;)