Saturday, January 1, 2011

Christmas 2010

Merry Christmas!!  What a fun year this has been!!!  We have had our share of challenges but I am hoping that through it all we are learning.  We have also had our share of blessings along the way!  We have had the opportunity to spend time with far away family (aka- our crazy disney trip!). My amazing father-in-law has retired and moved back to Indianapolis!!  We have 2 beautiful healthy babies!!  (Notice I didn't say well-behaved)  ;)  And I am madly in love with the most amazing man ever!!
(That's my guy!!)
Gavin is growing so much!
He is really interested in the world around him.  He is no where as vocal as his sister but he really sits back and takes it all in.
That sweet smile can melt your heart every time!  He loves his family so much (especially his Mommy!!).

And what a beautiful girl!  Lexi is turning into such an amazing girl!  She is so smart and has such a wonderful heart.  She is so giving.  I am having such a wonderful time seeing her try to figure out the world. 
Another smile to warm the heart!! 

Gavin loved this wooden horse that was Ryan's.  He even managed to ride it while drinking his sippy cup! 
So resourceful!  :)

Lexi carried this present around for 2 days!  She was so excited to open this one from Grandmother and Grandfather Wing.

And suprise!  Lexi loves these Christmas dolls of Donna's so for Christmas Lexi got these from Donna.  And they light up!  :)
Gavin had a great time opening presents as well!  Well, he liked it after you opened it up so he could see what was in it!
For Chirstmas, our family was given Kiva gift cards from David and Donna.  Kiva is a program that allows you to loan money to people who are in need of help.  There are people from Mongolia, Rwanda, Liberia, Chile, etc. that are looking to expand a business to help support their families.  In the end they pay back the loan and you can invest it in other countries or take your money out via Paypal.  Thanks so much David and Donna!!

Gavin really enjoyed his basketball net!  Not only can he put the ball in but it comes out all on it's own!!

Thanks Uncle Chris and Charm for the awesome makeup!!!  She totally love it!

Already hooked to the phone!  Even if it is a lip gloss phone.  :)

A Fur Real Pet!!!!!  Finally.  The first words out of her were, "My mom and dad wouldn't get me one of these!". 

Lexi has been asking for a telescope for 3 years and finally Santa brought her a telescope!  However, since Christmas it has been cloudy.  Hopefully soon we will be able to see something!

Gavin got the start of his Thomas Train Set.  He loved it!
He figured how to climb over it!

And take it apart...

Lexi loved her UDraw for the Wii!  And there are so many cool games out there!

Gavin trying to figure out how to work Mr. Potato Head
And so many other things!

We had a fabulous Christmas!

This is my absolute favorite picture of the kids!  Lexi totally has Gavin in a headlock.
We also had lots of fun at Nana and Pappy's!
Gavin was happy just chillin in the recliner.

1 comment:

Rachel Kathryn said...

Looked like such a lovely Christmas! ;) Happy New Year, too!