Christmas Highlights

It's been a busy and FUN Christmas holiday. We spent last Wednesday night with Jordan's parents and had lunch with the Barrow Family on Christmas Eve. Then we headed to my parents and stopped by to see my mom's family in Florida on our way. It was great for Emily Kathryn to meet her great aunts, uncles, and cousins. It was a busy day....but we found time to back cookies for Santa:) Christmas Day we went to my sister's house for brunch, opened gifts at my mom's, and had Christmas dinner as a family. Emily Kathryn seemed to like the paper and all the chaos:) She laughs so much at my sister's kids....it's fun to watch all of them together!

More posts to come. We had an early birthday party for EmK and my brother is getting married in Destin in two days!!! Here are some of the highlights from Christmas:)

Lulu and Papa gave EmK a kitchen set....would anyone like something to eat?

Cupcakes and tea.....yummy!!!

My mom bought EmK and my sister's kids matching pj's

It's hard to get 4 kids to look and smile at the same time...especially with my mom's dog nearby

Best Dad EVER!!!

EmK is no longer shy around the tree...good thing it's about to come down:)

For some reason, Emily Kathryn doesn't like to keep her baby in the stroller:)

I LOVE these two SO much!!

Emily Kathryn LOVES my niece Elizabeth

Zoo Light Safari

Last night we bundled up and went to the the zoo to look at their light display. We had a really good time. Emily Kathryn has learned to wave recently and at one point she would wave to everyone we passed. Here are a few pictures from our trip.

All bundled up!!

What a surprise that Jordan found the Alabama display and had to get a picture:)

EmK really wasn't sure what to think of the friendly goat


I think she's wondering what I'm doing


It was cold...but FUN!


She wouldn't stop chewing on her gloves...

Santa

We recently went to see Santa. I was SO excited about Emily Kathryn meeting Santa for the first time....really more interested to see how she would react. The entire visit lasted for less than 30 seconds (we got lucky and there was no line). What a fun memory!!

11 Months...oh my!!

I can't believe Emily Kathryn will be turning a year old in less than a month. Boy, this year has gone by so fast....and I have loved every minute.

Fun facts about EmK:

• Emily Kathryn is WALKING!! She started around 10 months and is really getting the hang of it. I love how she follows me around the house.
• She still LOVES to eat....and I find it funny that she isn't the least bit picky....I know this will likely change, but for now I'm enjoying it.
• She still loves her bottle and makes all kinds of noise when she sees it.
• She goes back and forth between being a momma's girl and a daddy's girl...right now it's my turn:)
• She just started waving. My friend Ashley got the first official wave:)
• Jordan has this owl hand puppet and EmK goes crazy with laughter when he pretends to be an owl.
• She has really started to play with toys. We have a basket of toys in our living room and by the end of the day every single toy is out of the basket.
• Emily Kathryn loves to play with tupperware and a whisk....maybe she'll be a chef one day.
• She has eight teeth and loves it when I brush them (I actually think she just loves the taste of the toothpaste).
• And she's dancing:)

Now to some pictures.....

Happy 1st Thanksgiving Emily Kathryn!!


Looks just like her dad!!


EmK loves to clap


One of the many shots we took trying to get a great picture for the Christmas card. I LOVE her expression!!! She is just SO cute!


If only we could photoshop dad in this picture it would have made the Christmas card!! Thanks Papa for helping take so many pictures!!


First time eating SPAGHETTI!!! Loved it of course!


Delicious dinner Lulu!