We spent Christmas Eve at Tula and Pops and had a blast!
Rebecca with her Godfather Uncle G.
No love like that of a Tula.
Benjamin LOVES his buddy Uncle G.
My parents got new bikes for Christmas and we enjoyed riding them around the circle just like we did as kids.
Benjamin was adorable and sat still for a good while watching Tula work her magic in the kitchen.
Our new little sitter.
Aunt Amanda getting some kisses in.
It is such a blessing raising our babies up together.
Lunchtime!
After naps we opened gifts.
Tula and Pop went above and beyond on the gifts. Benjamin had a rough time understanding the concept of taking turns opening presents. There may have been a few time outs involved. :/ Hopefully next year he will have more of a grateful heart. Ha.
Fighting one second...
Best buds the next.
Uncle G was so excited to give the kids new bird houses for our backyards. It was so thoughtful he picked out such a special gift.
Rebecca was more into the bows.
Uncle Si made an appearance.
(One of G's gifts to Will - a talking Si pillow)
So sad she doesn't get any attension.
After dinner we headed home to get ready for Santa.
Benjamin wasn't too sure about sharing his cookies with the big guy...
His face says it all. Haha.
Christmas
Christmas morning my family of four woke up and saw that Santa has come the night before. Benjamin came downstairs and was a little confused about what had happened.
Santa had brought Benjamin a new bike and he was SO excited!
After Rebecca had her breakfast she joined in on the fun.
For breakfast we sang Happy Birthday to Jesus and blew out candles on his cake.
After a little time spent playing with his new toys we loaded up the car and headed to Fort Worth. This picture was snapped in the back of the truck. I swear I am this kids walking lovie... he asked to play with my hair the WHOLE drive over.
Benjamin walked into Boots and Miss E's house and saw his brand new roller coaster.
He was in heaven.
While Benjamin was playing Rebecca enjoyed some girl time with Geeb.
And then Aunt Lindy.
Then the kids opened a few more presents before it was lunchtime.
Miss E made a delicious meal for lunch!
After nap time Rebecca had a wardrobe change. :)
Benjamin had so much fun playing with Boots rope.
The helicopter was a huge hit!
Ben is SO spoiled by both sets of grandparents. :)
A Few Days After Christmas
Our final Christmas celebration was spent with the Dodges and my Memaw. It is always a blast when we get together!
Rebecca had a few hours there where she was OVER the whole Christmas thing. She happen to turn 6 months that day and I was trying to snap a cute 6 month picture. This attempt was a major fail. :)
I get it. Sometimes a girl just needs her mama.
Wouldn't be a Dodge/Gibson get together without a dance party!
The kids were spoiled yet again with tons of amazing, unique gifts. We are so grateful to have so many people that love, love our children.
I love this picture of Benjamin - he looks like my little baby. (tear)
Playing with Noah's Ark.
We love Molly!!
After the final round of gifts we enjoyed (another) yummy Tula made meal. Benjamin just LOVES his cousins.
Rebecca was so excited to back home in her bed after all the celebrating! She is loving her new doll Memaw gave her. You can't see it in the picture but there is a precious "R" on her shirt. Adorable.
Stay tuned for Rebecca's 6 month post!
so glad you had a wonderful Christmas! I particularly love the picture of your parents with all their adorable grandkids and the one of You and Amanda with your youngest (Audrey screaming in the corner with you both ignoring her cracks me up!)
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