New Years

We drove to Philly to be with the Dixon crew for New Years Eve. We also did Christmas and Emmy loved pulling things out of her stocking from Nanet and Paul Paw. We had a great time playing games and of course eating lots of yummy food. I just realized I don't have very many pictures from New Years in Philly (sadface). But here are a few that I do have. Ooooo maybe I have more pictures on my phone...stay tuned!

Random Adventures in December

So December was full of new fun things for Emmy to do and explore. So I thought I would share random pictures from our adventures.

Emmy was very helpful in unpacking Christmas decorations and almost made me pee in my pants!

Emmy loves climbing on any and everything

Emmy's first candy cane ever! She enjoyed to say the least.

Emmy was a big help in picking out our Christmas Tree.

One of Emmy's favorite ways to help mommy in the kitchen is to empty off the "pantry" shelf on to the floor and climb up on the shelf!

Christmas Time

Christmas with the Carters. We had a great Christmas weekend with almost the whole Carter crew. Joel's mom and dad and sister arrived early Friday am. We had a restful day Friday and did a little shopping. Friday night we had a lovely dinner at Jim and Dottie's house with the Palmer Fam and Grandma Jean. Saturday (Christmas Eve) we ventured downtown and saw some sites, including the misshapen National Christmas tree, ice skating and hot chocolate made the day complete. That evening we all went separate ways and we the immediate Carter's had a yummy lasagna dinner and then went to church where Joel had a reading and did a fabulous job. Christmas we fun but busy. We started early with presents and stockings (Emmy had fun opening and sharing) Then off to church (I had nursery) then home to start the cooking. We hosted the whole crew (all 13) for a yummy Christmas Dinner. It was a great time with the family and we feel very blessed to have hosted some of the weekend!

Ice Skating in the sculpture garden

The National Christmas tree where we got to see Santa in his workshop

Christmas Eve service and family pictures!

Aunt Emily provided a warm coat and hat to match Emmy's Christmas Eve gown! Thanks Aunt Emily

Christmas morning opening presents

Loving on Grandpa

Thirteen people sitting down to eat Christmas Dinner!

Time with Grandma Jean

Dessert and PJs all day!

Patton (Aka Grandma) and Aunt Dorothy

One last visit with Grandma Jean