A Very Merry Christmas!

Twas the night before Christmas and all through our house

Not a creature was stirring….not even a mouse.

Well, Susie and Casey were stirring……

They knew something was weird…

They thought that Santa was supposed to have a beard.

Instead what they found was their mom and their dad.

Buying batteries and putting together toys like mad!!

When it was all done it was quite a sight to see.

Everyone was ready for Christmas including Me!

The morning came early as it usually does…

With breakfast, then presents and a visit from my cuz!!

George was overwhelmed with presents galore

From Mamie, Hap, Nonna, Pal, Santa, and More!!

We took a trip to Booneville which wasn’t too far

George was just glad to get a nap in the car.

George got a Cozy Coupe; he even took a ride.

He loved it even though it was freezing outside.

Talking Elmo made George laugh for a while,

But his new Chad Bumphis jersey made everyone smile!

He even got a cowbell; we’re training him you see.

To love the Bulldogs like his daddy and me.

Later on Nonna and Pal came back over to play.

This time they brought a tee pee for little George Hays.

He wasn’t quite sure how to use it at right away.

But he loves for his mom to join him inside to play.

George’s first Christmas was a wonderful day.

He wore himself out with all of his play.

We are so grateful to have our little man.

He’s a wonderful part of God’s perfect plan.

We will always hold his first Christmas dear.

Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!!!

Gracie

George news...

George and Carter showing off their new hats in front of the Christmas tree. I think they kind of look alike here.

I cannot believe this little fellow is already almost a year old. Where has the time gone? George is still pulling up on everything in sight and is into everything in the house. He isn't walking yet, but I feel like it will be soon. He stands with one hand and cruises around the furniture like a pro. He is 100 percent all boy all the time. He loves to open and clothes doors, climb stairs, and climb into the dog cage (I promise it is clean). He also loves to eat. He loves to snack, and when you take him to a restaurant, he is perfect as long as you provide him some goodies to snack on. His favorite right now is plain Cheerios. You can see above that he loves them. He also loves a nice and sticky banana. We have to strip him down for these. He says Mamama, Da da da, Go Go Go, Bye Bye Bye (with his wave). Uh Oh is one of his favorites, and he loves to drop things on purpose just so he can say it. He has also learned to mimick his mommy when she tells him no! It's pretty funny, but I have to learn not to laugh when he does this. We are enjoying him every day and are so blessed to have this little man in our lives. We can't wait to spend Christmas with him and then to celebrate his first birthday in January!!

Santa Brunch

We took George to see Santa at Old Waverly for the annual Santa Brunch. We had a great lunch, a great time and took lots of pictures of the babies, but nothing could make George a Santa fan. Hopefully, this will change, but for now, George is just fine without sitting in Santa's lap.

Carter was intrigued, but George was totally over it.

George and Carter with their Nonna.

George with Nonna and Pal.

Christmas Parade and a Birthday Party

We took George to his very first Christmas parade a few Saturdays ago. He had a great time despite the cold weather. He especially loved any marching band that came by. After the parade, we went to sweet little Sarah Baker's first birthday party. George had a great time playing with Sarah's birthday toys, Jamie's Christmas tree, and all the other babies at the party.

at the birthday party playing with one of Sarah's new toys. She was very sweet to share with him.

Above, George and Mitchell played with the Christmas tree. Jamie was so smart to have her ornaments wired to the tree.

Below that pic are George and the birthday girl herself playing in the floor with all the toys.

The fam at the parade. Brrrr!!

I don't think he could even move he was so bundled up!!

Thanksgiving, Fun, and FANTASTIC Football

Thanksgiving Day 2009

We go to my grandmother and grandaddy's house in Newton, MS. We have so much to be thankful for this year!!

George with his Uncle Jack

George and Jack with George's great grandparents.

family picture on such a pretty day

My dad, brothers, Bailey, me, George, and my mom.

sweet, sweet baby

crawling outside by my grandparents' pond

opening and closing doors, his favorite thing to do these days

We were in West Point on Friday after Thanksgiving, so we decided to go shopping at some of the stores at Mossy Oak. We went to Outdoor Gear to do some shopping, and George found a swinging chair and a canoe that he really liked.

Waving to us while we took his picture.

playing in the canoe

EGG BOWL 2009

Sara Beth in her funny shirt...with Beth and me after the game.

Sweet, sweet victory!

A packed house......one of the most exciting games I can remember attending.

Sara Beth, Cathy and I before the Egg Bowl

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving break. Bailey and I had our birthdays; we saw our families; we visited with old friends, and we got to watch the Bulldogs win the Egg Bowl. I can't think of a better way to spend the holidays. We have so much to be thankful for this year especially our healthy, happy little man who we love to pieces!! Now it's back to the grind for two more weeks of class, a week of exams, and then two weeks off for Christmas holidays. Can't wait!! I love this time of year. Happy holidays, everyone!!