Christmas

Avery woke up ornery Christmas morning, I think there was just a lot of people and things going on, but all she wanted to do was open a couple presents and watch Bug's Life. Next year I won't be wrapping Santa gifts!

I love how she is laying! She is so interested!

The Hawkins' lovin their picture taken!!! ;)

Christmas Eve, Jake doesn't smile for pictures very often and I love this one because he is laughing and trying not to have it taken!

All of us at James' grave. A new Christmas Eve tradition.

Haddie was so funny, she hates her clothes wet so walking in the snow was a challenge for her! Mind you, it is FREEZING outside, but heaven forbid her pants get wet!

Sam thought it was a good idea too! I think he said he even was trying not to get his garments wet!!

Avery was so fun this year with the gingerbread houses, she actually understood what was going on and loved decorating them!

Jake looks exhausted because he is going off of 7 hours of sleep from the two nights before! He is a little crazy!

Thing 1 and Thing 2

We spent Christmas Eve at my mom's. We enjoyed a delicious dinner and ate way too much, we visited James' grave, made gingerbread houses, watched part of the nativity, exchanged gifts and some played monopoly. We were so exhausted we left my parents house around 11. It was so fun to be with my family and have the spirit of Christmas.

Christmas morning was the usual Hawkins' tradition of breakfast with his family. They all came over at 10 and we sat and chatted for a while and then all took naps! I was so excited this year to give Avery her presents, I wasn't sure I could last until the 25th. With all the Sub for Santa toys coming in, she kept asking me if they were hers. I had to keep telling her they weren't and felt a little bad! So I was glad that she could finally get to hers! Santa Nailed it this year! This year was by far one of my favorites! Merry Christmas to you!!