Our Christmas

Wondering if your Christmas card got lost in the mail? The stomach bug bit our house twice in December. It got the kids right after Barry & Jenni's wedding, then Eric got sick just before Christmas. I was really sad not to send cards this year, but so glad to get our family well! So, please pretend these two pictures arrived in your mailbox this Christmas!

Santa visited the Mall of Louisiana, so we went to see him and check out the 'Naughty & Nice' meter. We stood in line for awhile, and I was cracking up at the lengths parents go to to get their kids to smile with Santa. (One mom was jumping up and down so much...I'm almost certain she did a herkie. Santa had to change suits between kids because her little boy peed on him. From now on, I will always look at Santa's suit before I let my kiddos sit on his lap). Then it was our turn. Lauren gave him one good look and lost it! William hopped right up on his lap and told him the 3 gifts he wanted for Christmas: Gordon the Train, a flashlight and a pair of goldfish named "Larry & Margaret."

William had his school party the next day.

More Christmas card photos

Happy 1st Birthday Lauren!!!

Birthday girl Lauren turned ONE on December 18th. It seems like we blinked, and the whole year went by! We are going to celebrate her birthday in January, since it was such a hectic day.

William had his school program and then we headed to Mobile.

William's school program was sweet. The 3 year old classes

presented the Christmas story. William was in the "Angel Choir!"

With the exception of pretending to "POW" Santa's reindeer

from the 4 year-old class, we were proud of him.

Christmas in Mobile! Lauren & Poppa

Grammie, Sullivan & Lauren

William was so glad to see his cousins!
Harrison helped William open his "Cars" watch.

Working at the new table
This buckethead
is Uncle Tim!
On Papa's front porch

Our sweet friend, Kyle & Uncle Chad
Eric & Lauren
Grammie got Lauren a little cake to help celebrate!

Christmas in Baton Rouge!

PawPaw & MawMaw drove up to celebrate on Christmas Eve. Our church had a family candlelight service & it was the first time William sat in "big church" with us.

We still need a little practice, but it was a special time.

Happy Birthday Jesus!!!
Throwing out the reindeer food.
Christmas Morning




Meme' & Poppy came to eat Christmas lunch with us. This scooter has been a lifesaver with the cold weather we have had. William rides it all over our house!

First bike ride with Dad.

Eric's new boiling pot.

The boys handed down their Batman costume,
which has been worn almost daily since Christmas!