Monday, November 26, 2007

Trimming the Tree


After our soggy drive home from Houston Sunday we decided to put up our Christmas tree. We decided to put up our smaller tree this year instead of our 9 ft. monster. Not only is it 2 feet shorter, but it is a slim-line, so it really looks small in our living room. I am still trying to get used to it. However it is also pre-lit, so that made our decision for us! I guess our next purchase should be a 9 ft. pre-lit.... Anyway, Olivia was so excited to put the tree up and help decorate!


Olivia was also excited to hang the stocking by the chimney with care! Here is what we found when we walked into the family room after finishing up the tree!


She had told us she was going to hang up the stockings and we were like, okay, sure! :) Little did we know that she had actually found a way to make it happen. We let her finish her task and they are still hanging there today! It was so cute and every time I look at the fireplace I can't help but laugh!








Saturday, November 24, 2007

Thanksgiving in Houston

For Thanksgiving this year we headed down to Houston! Thanksgiving is always so much fun down there! Bumpa and Gigi host dinner, and supply the (large) turkey, and then everyone else brings their specialty, ranging from wine to green bean casserole and stuffing!!! There were 20 people in all, dispersed amongst 3 tables. So, needless to say it was loud, but a ton of fun. It took Olivia awhile to warm up to everyone, but by the end she had them all wrapped around her little finger! She played Barbies with Aunt Nancy, got a precious shirt from Aunt Belinda, and took turns taking each of her 3 uncles on a castle hunt. The day ended with a swim in the spa! It was freezing outside, but that did not deter her! Bumpa was kind enough to accompany her, and then not to anger when she wanted out only 20 minutes after getting into the water! Here are a few pictures from our holiday!




Uncle Ryan and Olivia watching cartoons


Uncle Alex and Olivia at the kid's table


The adult table


Post dinner swim in the spa... cleaning the bricks


Bumpa & Olivia trying to stay warm


Uncle Adam's puppy was hungry so Olivia brought

her some tea and cookies


Telling Sophia Maria goodbye