Christmas FUN!!!

We enjoyed hosting a Gingerbread house decorating party for the girls in Caroline's class! 

Lifegroup Christmas Party at the Douthit's

Mother/Daughter date to the Miss Alabama Fashion Show 

Special night with Grandaddy and Granmommy watching Holiday Spectacular with all the cousins!

Mountain Brook Christmas Parade! Caroline marched with the Dorians! 

Caroline sang in the Collide Choir at Dawson. 

Pajama Day at School 

Santa Buffet at Greystone 

Mary Alan meets Santa for the first time and was less than thrilled 

Present swap in the Park with sweet friends 

Helping Lollie decorate the tree! 

Jingle Jam and Ginch Day in the 1st Grade 

1st Annual Mother/Daughter Ornament Swap 

John Collins performed in his Christmas program at IPC 

Family night at the zoo for Glow Wild 

Girls night at the Nutcracker ballet 

Caroline played Away in a Manger on the piano on the front steps of Dawson 

And one of our favorite traditions as a family, Carols by Candlelight at Dawson

Lakehouse Treehouse

 Daddy and Poppy are building the kids a treehouse at the lake! This is BIG time. They are working so hard and we hope to have it completed by this summer. Here are some pictures of the first couple days of work. The kids are SO excited and are already planning their adventures. 

Going to a have a pretty sweet view from the Treehouse. 

Christmas Tree Farm

 New traditions! I love making new traditions with our little family and this is one I hope that we continue for years to come. On the way home from our Lake weekend we stopped at the most adorable Christmas tree farm and cut down our very own tree to put on the front porch. Such a fun day watching the kids run throughout the farm, ride the train, pet the farm animals, and eat kettle corn! 

Sparks Arrives to Kick Off Christmas!

 Sparks, our little elf on the shelf, arrives on December 1st kicking off the Christmas season!! He is so sweet to always bring gifts for the kids that usually include an ornament that reflects a special event or activity.