Fun Time with Friends

Reagan on the carousel at South Coast Plaza
We tried to see Santa, but the line was horrendous.

Are they flying?

New Year's Eve we spent at the Cox house.

We tried to watch fireworks, but it was so foggy we could only hear them. The kids were in bed by about 9:30 and Colby and I almost made it to midnight, but not quite!

Picture with Santa

We didn't get to the mall this year, but we did manage to take a family photo with Santa at Virginia Country Club. This is a mish mosh of outfits, Raif was playing in the "snow" they brought in, Bailey and I came from The Nutcracker and Bailey changed into comfy clothes, and Colby was in a sports coat. Still a fun photo for the kids yearly picture with Santa!

Christmas Day

I failed miserably at taking pictures Christmas Day. I think I do this every year. Even without many pictures, it was still a great day. We started out at home getting woken up by our overly anxious daughter at 6 am. I guess that's not too bad though. She begged us to wake up her little brother so we let her. They saw their stocking first, and seemed a bit sad that none of the stuff they asked for was in their stocking. I think they had forgotten that Santa always leaves their gifts on the fireplace. Their faces were so sweet as soon as they saw what Santa had left them! We had dinner at our house, and I did not take one single picture. We did have a delicious dinner with everyone though.

Opening their stockings
Raif discovered the presents from Santa!

A Hello Kitty watch for BaileyDaddy opening up one of his gifts from the kids, an aquarium night light, since he's always wanted an aquarium

Rockin' out with their new guitars

She loves to imitate Taylor Swift

Colby makes fun of me for getting the dogs gifts, my parents' dog, Maggie, with her new toy. Bailey and Raif at my parents house on Christmas morning

Kelly and Eli got new bedding

My dad with a new candle, he loves Tuber rose

Videos from Christmas morning.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was spent at Colby's parents house. We opened up gifts there, so the kids were beyond excited. My mom and dad also joined us this year.

Bailey anxiously awaiting opening up gifts.
Raif too!

Say cheese!

Mom and Dad

Papa Charley helping Raif out

She discovered she got a big American Girl doll

Raif got his Daddy's blocks he used to play with

A picture of Colby and Raif at about the same age, the resemblance is scary

Grammy helping out Raif

Margaret's beautiful table

Bailey with her Julie doll

A little Christmas singing

Bailey trying to be artistic with her photography

Bailey's turn at the piano

Christmas Eve night, Boomer got to the cookies and milk while we put the kids to bed. He even drank the milk. Not even one spill!

Early Christmas Eve Morning

Christmas Eve morning we always let the kids open up a present. This year I picked two presents for them to open, a new robe and slippers and two games. Every year we've always let them open up some type of game. Then we all play the game before we start our day. The robes and slippers was just an added bonus so they could walk down Christmas morning in them!

Bailey and her peace signs. We also had a fun game of Trouble!

Raif got too hot in his robe, but was loving Pop the Pig.

Witt Family Christmas

December 23rd Kelly and Eli hosted our Witt Family Christmas. We feasted on enough food for an army, and had plenty of Colby's eggnog! It's always a good time when we get together!

Josh and me
Jaymee and Lexy

A little love from Colby to Kelly and Eli

Grandma and Kelly in matching sweaters :)

Uncle Mark and my mom

My dad and his little brother Greg

Aunt Beth and Uncle Ken having some dessert

Aunt Nancy and Colby listening to someone's story

Jake and Sarah

Jake, Josh, Aunt Shelley, Sally, Jake's girlfriend, Megan and Kevin

Bailey and Raif were so excited when Charlotte came by, they were the only two little ones for a while. Jaymee and her friend Shelby entertained them with a gingerbread house we brought.

Bailey and Raif pre-Charlotte looking rather bored

One of the creators of our family

Zac didn't give up his comfy seat

Colby and Kelly

Mom cooking her ham

Eli talking about...ham?

Uncle Mark and my dad

Colby was getting everyone in the mood for a festive night, with tequila!

Cousins-Sarah and me with what they deemed, "the under 30 crowd!"