Christmas in Texas

I love that weddings bring the family all together. It was so wonderful to see my Grandma Bird and my Grandma and Grandpa Hamilton, and for Ryann to get to meet them and them to meet Ryann. Kyle was also able to be on leave from the Navy for the wedding. It was so wonderful to have so much family around.
Since we were all together, we celebrated Christmas Friday night. We had dinner altogether and after...

Ryann washed the dog. Maverick was quite patient with Ryann and she loved having him around.

Then there was wrestling with Uncle Nathan while we all gathered around to read the Christmas story.

Ryann getting a ride on the chair from her great Grandma Hamilton.Ryann walked around with a hand towel on her head...
and Lindsey could not stop giggling at her, which of course got Nathan laughing and the laughter spread.

Ryann, of course, loved the attention and laughter.

Grandpa and Grandma Hamilton
I made picture scrapbooks for the grandmas and grandpas this year. It was so nice to be able to hand deliver some of the presents.

Grandma Bird

Behind that box is Justin, excited to be opening his present

We got him a stick horse that makes galloping and horse noises, and of course a cowboy hat.

Lindsey loved her Cabbage Patch doll from us.We got Ryann and Lindsey matching dolls.

Lindsey was constantly hugging her doll, and Ryann was more interested in taking off her shoes.

Lindsey helped Ryann open her presents. Ryann didn't care, she was much more excited about what was inside the paper.She loved her bath time tea set from Lindsey and Justin. It is her favorite thing to play with in the tub.

This present got the best reaction, I wish I had recorded it...It was a Minnie Mouse with snap on clothes. When Ryann saw what was in the package she gasp and yelled "Ninnie!" (Minnie). I was so cute!
Last year Ryann was thankful for the paper her presents came wrapped in. This year she liked what was inside the paper.
It was fun to be able to spend Christmas with my family.