Little Kitchen Helper

Ryan likes to help me in the kitchen ALL the time. Most the time he doesn't care what we are making. Andrew is strictly a sweets helper. Tonight he helped with some coconut shrimp that was delicious. You can see the level of concentration with his tongue out. 

HAPPY NEW YEARS 2013!!

I honestly can't believe we have finished 2012! Where did the year go?! And more importantly, we have finished half our time here in the city!! I am super excited about that (and a tiny bit sad). We can't wait to see what 2013 holds for all our loved ones!

Last few holiday celebrations

Our initial Christmas plans with the Kelly's fell through so we got together when we returned from VA. The kids all ran around like wild indians and then sat nicely together to open presents and read. So cute.

These faces do look like those of distress, but they are not. They actually were playing.

I wish I could fall asleep like this every single night. Pillow pet and Angry bird blanket. On the floor. With my water handy.

 So sweet. Dottie, Aunt Nancy, Aunt Linda, Katie, Olivia and Melody gave me a little "Ashley shower." It was so thoughtful with some delicious food and gifts for me-what could be better!

New Year's Eve. Lots of boys in this gang. We got together with the Kirby's and McFaddens. We are missing one, but from 4 kids in 3 different families, we have 7 boys so far. We will see if we will be adding another in a few weeks!

Christmas in VA

  I knew I couldn't make the trek down to SC this year so we all decided to meet in VA at Don and Dottie's vacation house. Sherri didn't end up making it, and dad was only able to stay a day, but we had a fun few days. The kids all really got along and played really well together. 

This is Ellas behind every time she sits down. Poor thing got her Aunt Ashley's big booty.

                                         We also got to celebrate Tracy's birthday! 21!!

 Dad definitely says girl because he didn't remember seeing me this big with the boys, while

Mom says girl just because she wants one. Mom did manage to tell me I was as big as a house(nicely, right?!)

                                  We found Uncle Mikes TMNT collection. Ryan has been in Heaven.

                                             Evan is much to old for this, being 7 and all.

            Grandpa and the kids. We got sidetracked and need to get a group one with grandma next time.

                        It snowed! The McCalla kids were in Heaven (well, Evan-Ella got too cold!)

          It was a light dusting that actually didn't stick, but was pretty while it lasted.

We ventured down to downtown Charlottesville for the Children's Museum. I think the big boys had as much fun as the little kids!

It was so great to see everyone and a nice break to not have to drive 8 hours. Maybe we can do it again in a few more years!

Growing with Mr. & Mrs. Claus

Dottie used to do this with the boys so I am trying to remember to do it each year! It is a cute way to see their growth!

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