After Christmas Get Together

I am blogging our Christmas pics out of order,but will try to blog them all.
Every year we get together with our good friends 'the Garners" We have done this since we have all been married,but especially since we have had kids. Eric,Andrew and Morgan had a blast exchanging presents and spending time together. They have always been so close and played so well. We also enjoy spending time with our dear friends,they are very special to us and consider them family. Morgan is always spoiled when she goes to the Garners,she was showered with sweets and presents. They boys gave each other games for their new toys,andrew a wii and eric a nintendo ds. We had a wonderful time and can't wait to get together again,next time it will be a sleep over. Eric and Andrew at Andrews and Morgan at erics house,she loves Ms. betsy and Joel-Joel,(in her own words).

A surprise visit from some special guests

On saturday the kids were invited to their friends eric house for a special visit from Mr and Mrs Claus. The kids had a blast! Erics garage is now a huge playroom,with a big screen,and every game,toy and activity imagineable. That worked out great for the kids. Ms. Betsy had a huge spread of goodies,the elf snuck in for a visit and Mr. and Ms. Claus came by and visited with the children.The kids were able to get their last chance wish lists to santa.I know andrew asked for a wii and morgan and bike and baby dolls. I am pretty sure Santa will make their wishes come true! What a fun morning and the kids really enjoyed seeing santa and hanging out with their friend Eric. Thank You Betsy,what a great idea and so much fun!!!Enjoyed it!

Santa Breakfast at kids preschool and andrews Christmas program

Andrew had his Christmas program and parties too this week, along with my self. We had a busy 2 weeks practicing it,and the kids did great and had a ball! Parties were fun too. I also added a few pics of the annual fund raiser Santa breakfast. The kids brought, their friend Zachary with them to the santa b-fast they had a lot of fun and enjoyed hanging out together for the weekend.

Morgans last day,Christmas program and Parties

Here are Morgan pics of her Christmas program and party she was able to do 2 days in a row since she goes 5 days a week,double the fun. Including her twin friends,sometimes I think I am seeing triple. They are inseperable Morgan loves school,singing and her friends. It was a fun last couple of days before Christmas break.

Monroe Christmas Parade

Tonight was the Monroe Christmas parade in our new little town. My niece won the "Crepe Myrtle Idol" contest back in the summer,so one of her idol duties was to perform in the Christmas parade. She had her own float,with her name,decorated beautifully and she sang the whole time. It was very exciting,very cold,but lots of fun!





Ashton Stringer "Crepe Myrtle Idol 2009"
Andrew's new school for next year and eventually morgans
Andrew and mark were there,but we just got pics of the girls. Our cousin in the santa hat and our friend/neighbor.
Shes not in jail,just behind the railing watching the parade,hoping for candy and trying to stay warm! Cutie! It was very cold,but lots of fun.Looking forward to going to hear and support our niece in upcoming events. Not to mention,the kids adore their cousins!Way to go Ashton!God gave you a beautiful voice!

Trip to Athens Varsity and UGA with Flat Stanley

Well we finally made it to some main attractions in the big ATl/Ga,mainly Athens with Good Ol Flat Stanley. The kids and I have really enjoyed the Flat Stanley project of our cousins from Dallas! We have one more trip planned to the big rock,aka Stone Mountain park ,then he will be returning to Dallas next week.
Stanley at UGA,the famous Arch
Go Dawgs!
oh yeah,couldn't pass up the Varsity!Our cousin Christian was in town so he came along for the field trip as well.I think this was the first time Christian has been to uga and the varsity. He lives 30 minutes from Mickey mouse!
Morgan had to give flat stanley a varsity hat too! Too funny! They are loving Flat Stanley and all the places we get to visit with him! Beautiful UGA campus and Good greasy food at the varsity!

A visit to mayfield Milk with Flat stanley

Well we still have Flat Stanley. My cousins school project that has become our project. We decided to take him to Mayfield dairy since there is not one in Dallas. The kids are having fun with Stanley and getting to do a lot with him. We had a good time at Mayfield and had some yummy ice cream and brown cows to boot.
Flat Stanley sporting the beautiful hairnet!
The Cow was all dressed up for Christmas.
The kids loved the Mayfield dairy Christmas tree,so of course we had to put Flat Stanley in the tree as well.
Flat Stanley having some butter pecan and a brown cow. What fun we had today!