Our Family Christmas 2009

Christmas morning the girls woke to a beautiful white Christmas. The house looked so pretty.... try not to look too close because I'm out in my pjs videoing the girls playing! ;) They found Santa had come and brought all the gifts they wanted and had even left them a note, which they thought was way cool! Halle got her dolled up nails, Syd her Dora kitchen, and Carlee and Kalee tricycles. He also left little things in their stockings. Panties as always.... Hope the twins get these next year!!!!!!!!!! Make-up, puzzles, books, nail polish and the favorite, electric toothbrushes! I truly know these girls are mine because they love to brush! ;)

They loved the gifts from mom and dad too. Nintendo DS games, DVDs, CDs, dolls, blocks, and Taylor Swift dolls just to name of few.

Jeffrey and I got each other tickets to the Liberty Bowl which includes a weekend with no children!!;) He also surprised me with an outdoor fireplace that I had been wanting... my sweet hubby!

The girls are always so thankful and are happy to get anything which always makes it nice! We had a great Christmas and feel really blessed this year!!

Carlee and Kalee's First Snow

Christmas Eve Halle got one of her gifts she asked Santa for..... SNOW! It was pretty while it lasted but we didn't get very much at all, just enough to cover the grass and deck.

This was the twins first snow. We got them out and took a quick picture while it was falling... Isn't it pretty?! Halle and Syd couldn't stand it, they just had to get out and throw a few snow balls once it had covered the deck. Notice their feet..... my mom will kill me!! LOL They weren't out long before they froze out! They had fun eating the snow and hitting each other with snow balls even if it wasn't a big snow!!! Maybe we will get some more this year or next year! :)

Christmas With Cogburn Family 2009

We celebrated Christmas with my dads family Christmas Eve at dinner. This side of my family is huge!! Most were able to attend and the girls always have a big time because Santa comes to see all the boys and girls at Big Grannys. Halle was the only one of my kids that sat on Santa's lap so she once again was my big girl hepler and told Santa what Syd, Carlee, and Kalee wanted! Syd gave her a thumbs up when she told him for her! So sweet.....

We draw names and the girls loved their gifts! Granny also got all the greats gifts that the girls have been enjoying.

This side is the only 5 generation we have remaining. When Halle was born we had 3 sets.

Christmas with Manasco Family 2009

We celebrated Christmas with my mom's side of the family Christmas Eve at lunch. The girls always have fun playing with their cousins. Christmas Eve is also my papaws birthday. He celebrated 83 years this year!! I love all the pics with the family... It is always interesting to get them to cooperate!!

The girls enjoyed the gifts... Halle a journal, Syd a Dora doll , and Carlee and Kalee opened little purses. The adults play dirty Santa and I came home with the gift I brought and Jeffrey brought home a step stool.

This was the first of many Christmas gatherings!!!

Garvan Woodland Gardens 2009

Last night after Jeffrey and I finished Christmas shopping for hours we loaded up Halle and Sydney and our nephew Landen and went to Garvan Woodland Gardens to see the spectacular lights!!

My mom and Rick as well as Aunt Joy and Mamaw went as well. Aunt Joy and Mamaw got there early so they thankfully bought our tickets so we avoided the crazy crazy lines!!!

We decided to leave Carlee and Kalee with Jeffrey's parents because they unfortunatley have decided to get car sick on rides any longer than to town and back plus the weather was a little cold!

Halle, Syd , and Landen had a blast looking at the lights! They were the best little posers as well. They would just randomly stop along the path and say, "Take a picture!" We all enjoyed hot chocolate, except Landen who is not a fan, at the end of our hour walk through the Gardens. I think their favorite spot was the waterfall but unfortunately it did not show up well in the pictures.

Afterwards we enjoyed eating at Chilis. The kids were awesome while we were eating due to a little threatening.... LOL! I've been telling the girls for days that if they aren't good I'm going to take a present away.... I'm so mean!! I'm going to have to come up with a new tactic after Christmas because it has been working! ;)

The Gift Of Giving

Thursday Halle's school had their annual Christmas program. This year the theme was The Gift Of Giving which ironically was what our lesson at church this morning!! Her music teacher is so awesome and the school couldn't ask for anyone any better!! She does a fantastic job every year with the kids. They learn so much from her!!

As always the kids did a wonderful job. Last year Halle and a few other girls had a special part singing. This year she and a few of them ballett danced along with a girl's solo. It really was so pretty!!! The girls looked just precious as you can see. Halle tried ballett when she was about Syd's age and that really wasn't her thing but she looked like a pro the other day as did the others!!

We enjoyed 2 performances that day as well as Halle's class party. Halle received several gifts from her friends this year. She really has a great group of friends!! She even got a gift from a boy this year which I still haven't informed her dad of yet! ;) He normally gets her a gift at Valentines but this I believe is the first Christmas gift..... so cute!!

It really is the season for giving.... I hope everyone enjoys the holidays!! It's just beginning and we have already packed in so much!! Love this time of year....

Dierks Christmas Parade 2009

All 4 girls enjoyed the Christmas Parade at Dierks. Several of their friends watched it with them. Thankfully there was plenty of candy to go around. Halle sang songs with her school after the parade and we were all cold by the time it was over!! However it was not quite as cold as it was last year!! Syd even sat on Santa's lap and talked to him a little after the parade!! She's getting brave! :)

After the parade we enjoyed some good food at Kenya's.

Visiting Santa

We took the girls to see Santa on the square in Murfreesboro Saturday. Syd sat with him for the first time since the year she was born!! She would not talk to him but big sister Halle took care of her and told him what she wanted! Halle has always sat with Santa from year 1. It is so funny how they are different!!

I believe it is obvious from the picture what Carlee and Kalee thought of him! Poor babies are still young enough that I made them sit there for the picture... I know I'm terrible!! Halle took care of them too and told Santa what they wanted.

Halle Dolled Up Nails..... Syd Dora Kitchen ...... Carlee and Kalee Tricycles

Hopefully they have all been good enough to get what they asked for!!! ;)

FYI .... It's always a good thing to check with Santa on prices of gifts before you let your child sit on his lap and tell him what she wants!!!! Dolled Up Nails was not easy for Santa to find or was it very cheap!!!!!!! :)

Also the twins have a closet full of clothes and I just noticed since I'm doing all these pics at once that they have on the same outfit for Santa and Thanksgiving.... OOPS!!

Christmas Parade At Nashville

Last Thursday night was the Christmas parade at Nashville. The girls enjoyed seeing the floats and getting lots of candy. As if we needed any because we still have candy from Halloween!!

Thanksgiving '09

So for some reason I wasn't in the picture taking mood this Thanksgiving.... Not sure why but here are a few I managed to take at one of our family Thanksgivings.

Carlee and Kalee ate at the big table this year with the big kids.... They are getting so big!

Halle and Syd with one of their cousins, Karsyn.

My mamaw, Devonda, with all 7 of her great -grandchildren. LOL Syd is behind Andrew! I promise she is there.... I couldn't get her to move so I could see her in the picture so this is as good as it got! LOL

We have so much to be thankful for this year! My children are healthy, happy, and loved by so many! We are a blessed family!!

Bedtime

Bedtime at the Mounts house consists of all 4 needing milk and some cartoons before bed. Carlee and Kalee love Halle and Syd so much and will give them hugs and kisses anytime. They are a little stingy with the rest of us with their hugs and kisses. Sweet girls!!!

Halle Grace The Cheerleader

So I'm a little behind in blogging..... sorry!! This picture was taken the day of our last football game this year. Halle made the long trip with us to Junction City. Jeffrey and Tuttle called the game on the radio and did an awesome job so I was told!! Jeffrey filled in for Todd who was out of town that night.

Halle loves going to the games and already misses Friday night football games. She can't wait til she can cheer at the games. She has been doing awesome at gymnastics and Monday night she landed a round off with 3 yes 3 back handsprings!!!! I'm so proud!!!! She says she is working toward her goal.... Outlaw cheerleader, Razorback cheerleader, Cowboy cheerleader!! Can't wait to see her dreams come true!!!