Aquarium

Better late then never! These are some pics from the two trips we have taken to the Aquarium in Myrtle Beach. The first time Justin and I took Brianne while BeBe watched Blake. And the second time BeBe and I took Brianne and Blake. Brianne had a blast both times and Blake was very good! Brianne's favorite part of the aquarium is the sharks. BeBe bought Justin and I a membership for the year so now we can go everytime we come to the beach. Thank you BeBe and Paw Paw!

First Solids

I gave Blake his first taste of people food this week. He didn't go after it like Brianne did. I realized he didn't know what to do because he's never seen me eat! It has been a couple of days and I think he is starting to get the hang of it. He is growing up so fast!

Week at the Beach

Justin, Brianne, Blake, and I spent last week at the beach. It was cold, but still fun. We took the kids to the indoor pool at the Marriott and they had lots of fun. We also took Brianne to the aquarium. She loved pointing out all of the sea animals. We took pictures, but I haven't had time to download them yet. BeBe and Paw Paw joined us for the weekend and got lots of nose kisses from Brianne.

Merry Christmas

I'm ready!

Hangin' out with Paw Paw

Dancing ballerina

Dollhouse

Kitchen

Painted rock for the coi pond

Gamecock helmot

Reeves jersey

Candle for Happy Birthday Jesus

Sharing?!

BeBe gets coal for Christmas

Yummy!

Reindeer kiss

Christmas wore me out!

We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! We stayed with BeBe and Paw Paw Christmas Eve. After breakfast Christmas morning we let Brianne open her big presents from Santa. She got a play kitchen and a dollhouse. She also got a jewelry box with a dancing ballerina inside. She loves opening the box to hear the music. Later that afternoon Uncle Dallas, Aunt Kat Kat, cousin Dallas, and cousin Sterling arrived. We finished opening presents and had a wonderful dinner. The babies slept through most of it. Brianne wasn't really interested in the presents, she just wanted to play with cousin Dallas. We all had a great time. Thank you to everyone for the great gifts!

Christmas at Eden Farms

Riding in the wagon

The driver is the owner of the farm

Putting my hat on

How do I look?

Go horsey!

Hi Mom

This is fun!

I see Santa!

Here comes Santa

Petting the reindeer (It's really a horse)

Are these mine??

Making a christmas tree

Reindeer, handmade by Brianne

Justin and I took Brianne to Eden Farms today to see Santa. Eden Farms is a therapeutic riding center about 30 minutes outside of Greenville. They hold a fundraiser every year for Christmas with "reindeer" horse rides, wagon rides, a live nativity scene, arts and crafts, and of course, Santa. Brianne had a blast making christmas presents for everyone. Her favorite thing was the horseback ride. She didn't want to get off! She was happy to see Santa, but when he got close to her, she hid in Justin's chest and started crying. As soon as he walked away she said "bye bye Santa." I guess she likes him from afar. It was a fun day! Blake stayed with BeBe for the day and I was told there were lots of giggles and laughs. Thank you BeBe!

Our Visit with Santa

Brianne really does like Santa! I know you can't tell by this picture, but we had a great time at the mall last Sunday. We got there early to get in the front of the line. While we were waiting for Santa, Brianne and I walked around the mall. She had fun pointing out all of the manicans body parts; toes, hands, head, nose, etc. Blake didn't fuss at all while waiting in line with Jusitn. He actually fell asleep in the car seat without crying, which never happens, unless we are in a car.

Finally, the moment we had all been waiting for arrived. Santa was here and met with a round of applause and awe from the children! Brianne said "Hey Santa Clause" and waved to him. Blake was still sleeping and I just knew that when I woke him up he was going to scream. But he didn't scream at all, he just grinned and wondered which knee to sit on. Brianne on the other hand screamed her head off as soon as Justin put her in Santa's lap and kept screaming until he picked her up. She stopped as soon as she was in Justin's arms and even waved and said "Bye Bye Santa". Maybe she won't have a meltdown next year and may actually get to tell Santa what she wants for Christmas!