Christmas Memories 2014

This year's Christmas was special in so many ways. We were blessed to spend time with so many friends and family. The kids spent the month of December finding Sarah, our Elf on the Shelf, each morning in her new hiding spot. They both helped us decorate our big Christmas tree (and then decorate it a second time after it fell over). Eric's parents came to visit us in Richmond on Christmas day, and then we went to my parent's home in York the weekend after and celebrated with them, and then with my aunts, uncle, cousins and kids. We also had a chance to see some friends over the long break. 

 Parker still doesn't quite understand Santa, but he was very excited about opening presents - whether they were his or someone else's! We all had a wonderful Christmas and look forward to a new year. 
Elk racks are hung - a great Christmas present from my parents!

Opening some gifts from Grandma Camilla!




Riding his new scooter!

Guitar lessons with Grandaddy

My handsome boy

A nice walk in the woods

Fun with Grandma and Grandaddy!

 Story time with Grandma

Grandaddy's magic show

Craft time
Making a gingerbread man

Christmas #2 with the Ayres

Parker and Papa with a new plane!

Daddy and Papa helping Parker put together this new plane.

Christmas #3 with all the cousins! 




Ainsley wearing one of her new outfits on the first day back at school.

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