Monday, December 29, 2014

Three Months Full of Love, Tears and Family

So much has transpired in the past 3 months for our family.
This holiday season brought Halloween, numerous trips to Little Rock, the passing of the most amazing Grandmother a girl could be blessed with, Thanksgiving, a special visit with Santa, Laney’s 3rd birthday (WHAT?! Yes, she’s 3 now. Time is flying!) and finally the Christmas extravaganza.
To say that the blog has taken a backseat is a monumental understatement. Therefore, what I have for y’all is a collection of pictures taken from Halloween until Christmas morning.
Our holidays brought laughter, many tears, countless trips down memory lane, amazing family visits and an immeasurable amount of love and support. We are truly blessed and cherish every moment we had these past few months. Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Here’s to the New Year!

The munchkins pass the time coloring during one of our drives to Little Rock


We're here! Time to run around GiGi's backyard
 A little fetch with the pups

 She fell and got a boo-boo. This is her subsequent frowny face
Visiting the Herkies!

 Laney stares in awe at the sheer number parked on the flight line
Kids science museum! It's always so much fun! I love how I gravitate toward the biology science displays and Dan could spend hours at the engineering exhibits.
Vacuum tube excitement

 Mind bending
 A bit of monkeying on the monkey bars



 Pretty sure I could have left, gone and eaten lunch, only to come back 
with all 3 still fully engrossed in this display
Who can pass up a boat ride with Tiger?
 A trip to the awesome Arkansas River bridges to enjoy the views and expend some energy
Halloween!  Superman and Supergirl to the rescue!
I was dressed as a pseudo Sheriff Callie, but alas, I forgot to snap a photo.
 GiGi adds to the fun
 Lots and lots of muscles
They make a great team. Both are ready to fight crime in an instant!
All four cousins

 Snuggling with his namesake
 The youngest boys play a bit of checkers with Great Grandpa
 Yummy dinner! Delaney opted not to smile for the paparazzi

 They MIGHT love their GiGi. Might. :-)
 Great Grandpa sugar
Santa came to visit!
 Santa: "What would you like for Christmas, Grayson?"
Grayson: "Toys" 
 I bet that vague request made Santa's job a bit easier this year. ;-)
 No laptime for Laney. She did agree to a high five. I'll take it.
 Forrest and Jenny enjoying the Santa splendor


 A family shot with Santa. We sure missed Daddy, who was in Afghanistan.
 Birthday girl!!

 Birthday girl spies where Hiccup, our Kindness Elf, has decided to settle for the day
 Opening a few birthday gifts
 Princess cake! Yum!




 Back in Little Rock, enjoying our annual Christmas tradition: Polar Express 3D
 Just like the boys adore GiGi, Laney has a special spot in her heart for Grandpa.
There's a 90% chance you'll find her with him.
 Who's up for a little cookie decorating?






 Great Grandpa joins in on the fun

 We can't forget to leave a snack for the reindeer!
 They found it! And made a big mess too!
 Before the wrapping paper battle began




 Merry Christmas everyone!