The North Pole Train Ride

On December 3rd we traveled to the Chattanooga Depot to ride The Polar Express. We met up with some of our best friends, the Birds, minus Braden who was sick. While on the train, Santas helpers read The Polar Express to us and served up some cookies and Yoo-Hoos.

Brooks and Reagan
All the kids got to speak in the microphone and tell Santa what they wanted. Reagan held it and said Mommy.

Brooks was happy to see Santa but Reagan, not so much. She liked him from afar but that was it.

Christmas at Home

We arrived home around 8:45 Christmas day and were as excited as kids about opening presents. We couldn't wait for the nexy day. Justin spoiled me again this year but I suprised him by upping my game and I think I did better than ever this year!

Reagan likes being in the bathroom with me when I get ready every morning so we bought her a little vanity for her to use (maybe that will distract her from getting into ALL my drawers). She thinks she is big stuff, she has curled and blow dried all our hair.

Our little diva.

She got another baby doll and a diaper bag.

Loved opening all her presents!

We had such a wonderful Christmas. We are SO blessed to have such wonderful family and friends! We hope that you enjoy the rest of the holiday season.

Christmas in Arkansas

We enjoyed going to Arkansas for a week and getting to visit with my family. Reagan loved being around her Nana, Pawpaw, and especially her Aunt Laura. They are inseparable! We enjoyed some very last minute shopping, eating, and just visiting with everyone. We came home on Christmas day and by the time we got to Lebanon we were outrunning a big snow storm. Very scary stuff. But we made it home fine. While we were opening presents Christmas morning Luke was able to call us via Skype so we enjoyed getting to talk to him. He is settling into his work in Korea.

Mom got an Ipod and docking station and Reagan liked playing with that. She wanted to dance with me and Laura. Notice her new Skechers Twinkle Toe shoes that Laura insisted she had to have! Reagan like making them light up :)

This is when she first woke up, look at those sleepy eyes! She was the most patient kid I have ever seen on Christmas morning. She wanted to open presents so bad but she knew she had to wait her turn.

Laura got a special gift this year, Justin made her a tray/picture collage. It says I love my Aunt Laura and has Reagan's handprint on it. It brought Laura to tears!

We always have a party on Christmas Eve and mom thought Reagan needed a special glass for her punch. She loved doing "cheers" with everyone. Luckily, it did not break!

On Tuesday it was a beautiful day so we got to play outside. Laura and Reagan enjoyed riding the four-wheeler, fingerpainting, and playing on the playground.

Christmas Season

Christmas with the Jennings's.

We always enjoy our Christmas exchange with the family because Shirley always cooks a big meal and then Larry entertains us with a game he has made up. This year is was Deal or No Deal. With the money me and Justin won we may have to use it on marriage counseling because of the stress it caused. We learned that we could never go on a game show like that together! Reagan enjoyed playing with her cousins and unwrapping all her gifts.

For Christmas Justin bought me and Reagan this Learning Tower. It is the best thing ever!! Reagan loves helping me in the kitchen and watches everything I do so I found this tower and now she is at the right height to help me with cooking. The first thing we had to make were some Christmas cookies, she enjoyed sampling them when they were done!

She even helped me measure out all the ingredients.

Dressed for a party.

This year Reagan and Anniston were angels in the church Christmas program. I didn't know how Reagan would do because she is so shy and bashful but she loved being on stage. (Check out my facebook page for the video, so funny.)

Dancing angels.

Ready for church.