Merry Christmas!

Christmas Day was a big day. First Santa came to Bebe and Grandad's house and we opened all of our family presents. Then we went over to Nonnie's house for the Bolin family Christmas. We had a big lunch and opened lots of wonderful gifts. After that we headed to Gangan's house for the Isbell family Christmas. We ate dinner again there and watched old videos. We had a wonderful day and were so blessed to get so many nice presents! Thank you everyone for such a wonderful Christmas! Here are a few pictures. As the day went on we were tired and got lazy about taking pictures so most are from Christmas morning.

Santa brought Gracie a Kitchen, Doll House and Baby Doll.
Santa brought Caroline a rattle, musical baby doll and a bumble ball toy.

Gracie ate a banana before she saw what Santa brought. She was hungry!

Gracie walking into see what Santa brought.

Cooking in her new kitchen

Caroline and her new baby doll

Gracie wouldn't put her baby down... even to play with her doll house

Gracie making everyone something to drink

Gracie riding her new horse from Bebe and Grandad

By the end of the day Caroline and Knox were exhausted...We all were!

Twas the Night Before Christmas

We had a great Christmas Eve! It was soooo snowy here that the church services were canceled and everyone was stuck at home. That didn't stop us from getting out and going to Nonnie's famous Christmas Eve party. We had so much fun! The kids played with all the singing Santas and then Howard played Christmas Carols and we all sang along. Here are some of the pictures from the night. Thanks Nonnie for having us all over!

The Isbell girls all ready for bed on Christmas Eve
Of course we had to read Twas the Night Before Christmas...it is a tradition!

We left Santa some cookies and milk. We didn't forget the reindeer either...carrots for them!

Cousin Hudson helping Howard play carols at Nonnie's Christmas Eve Party!

The three oldest cousins dancing

Caroline Ann Isbell...almost 8 weeks old.

Bebe and Grandad dancing with Gracie while singing Christmas songs.

Gangan, Gracie and Caorline on Christmas Eve at Nonnie's party

Let it Snow!

This morning it started to snow and it didn't stop! Gracie had so much fun while Caroline stayed warm inside. Here are a few pictures...I am sure we will have tons more when it finally stops snowing for good. We are beginning to see the sun come out. This is the most snow Wichita Falls, TX has had in a long time. Merry Christmas!

Wow...look at all this snow!

Gracie's first snow angel

Making a snow angel

Bebe and Gradad's House
Driving down the street

Gracie seeing what snow tastes like

I'm not to sure what I think

Grandad showing me how to make a snowball

Cousins!

Gracie and Caroline got to meet their cousin Knox! He is so adorable. Here are the first of many pictures to come.

Uncle Slade, Bebe, Gracie, Caroline and Knox.

Knox and Grace...6 days apart


Gracie, Caroline and Knox...Cousins!

Fantasy of Lights!

Tonight we went to the Fantasy of Lights at Midwestern. Gracie loved it! Mrs. Burns started the tradition in her yard and then the family donated them to Midwestern University. Some of the displays have been around when Bebe and Grandad were little children. We had a blast!

Grandad, Gracie and Bebe

Uncle Slade, Grandad, Gracie, Bebe and Uncle Thomas

Mommy, Gracie and Daddy. Caroline is in the stroller right next to us!

Uncle Thomas, Gracie and Gradad looking at Santa in the train.

Santa...Gracie's favorite.

The Little Old Lady who Lived in a Shoe

Gracie and Gradad looking at the robot who made bubbles.

Grandad and Gracie playing in the bubbles! Oh what fun...

Brrr it was cold...time to head home!

Breakfast with Santa!

This morning we went to the downtown Neinmans for breakfast with Santa. We had a blast!!!! The Mirzas, Clarks, Sloans and Gundy families joined us. I was a little worried Gracie would be scared of Santa this year, but boy was I wrong. She couldn't get enough of him! It was a small crowd so we really got to spend some time with him. Then after we all ate the yummy breakfast Eddie Coker performed. The kids gathered on a red velvet rug and danced away. One of Gracie's favorite songs is the "WooWoo Dance" and she was so excited to hear it live instead of on my iPhone. All the kids were really sweet and loved getting to be so close to Eddie! Usually when we see him in concert there are tons of kids there. After that we went downstairs for our official portrait with Santa. It was a fun morning and we can't wait to do it again next year!

Gracie, Caroline and Santa

Gracie is telling Santa what she wants for Christmas.

Gracie just loved Santa She was excited to see Hudson too!

Santa came to talk to us when we were eating breakfast.

Gracie gave him a big HUG!

Jack , Gracie and Santa

Dancing at the Eddie Coker concert right after breakfast.

Loving to window shop at Neimans..haha. She loved the shiny crystals!

This year the Neimans window was interactive for the kids. Gracie wasn't old enough to go through the entire thing, but she got to slide at the end!

We had a great morning!

Early Christmas

We celebrated Christmas a little early this year with my family since we won't be able to see them over Christmas. Jeff came in Tuesday night after his final and Gracie talked about him coming all day long. She was so excited. KayKay and Papa came the next morning. We played all day with them and then went out to eat. After that we celebrated Christmas and opened all our gifts. Tyler and I got a new Weber grill. We tried it out tonight and it works great! The girls got tons of new toys and clothes. One of Gracie's favorites was her toaster because the toast pops up and we use the toaster every morning if she eats waffles. She laughed so hard when it popped up! Thank you for coming to celbrate with us. We love all of our presents and we had a blast. Here are some of the pictures. Caroline was eatting so she wasn't in a single picture...so sad about that. Enjoy!

KayKay, Papa and Gracie
Gracie shooting hoops with her new basketball goal

She helped open Caroline's presents too because she was too busy eating.

She made the cutest faces when she opened every gift.

Gracie got a car that is alot like her favorite one at KayKay and Papas

When Caroline was born KayKay and Gracie spent hours watching the truck knock down the house down the street. Ever since Gracie has been obsessed with the trucks. Now she has one to play with of her own!

Uncle Danny and Aunt A gaver her a DVD to help her learn her ABC's

Uncle Jeff passed out the presents

Gracie had a blast! Thanks for all the gifts!