Annual Christmas Tree Bonfire

We drove straight in from Houston, dropped off Sarah Kathryn with a sitter, and headed to the camp for our bonfire.  We had 15 Christmas trees to burn and it was oh so hillbilly fun!  Andre made some gumbo and everyone brought snacks and stuff.  People loaded up Christmas trees and brought them out for the fire, too!

These deer stands were a perfect place for "clubhouses."

Big crew!

Neil using Erin's koozie. :)

Houston Weekend

Random Playdate with Henry's friend, Davis at Chick-fil-a

We had so much fun in Houston celebrating Ethan's 3rd birthday!  I can't believe he is already 3!  What a sweet boy he is!

We ate BBQ, made Ethan's favors, and enjoyed family time. They were watching Curious George and were enthralled!

Both 2 for only 6 more hours!

Sweet hugs!

 Before we went to the party location we stopped by Lemm Acres.  It was tons of fun seeing the animals!  It was FREEZING so we couldn't stay out long.

 We headed to Bouncing Bears for the party.  Such a fun place for a party!  My babies all loved it!

Knee socks were falling!

Couldn't get a good one of Henry!  He was moving and SO HAPPY!

Aunt Carolyn and Maci

Jousting!

Cousins!!!

Me, Gammy, and the kids

These were Ethan's Festive Favors!

Mom decided to stay in Houston an extra day.  We left early from the party to head home for our annual Christmas tree bonfire.  Since I was driving all the kids home alone, we stopped at Target for lunch and bathrooms.  I've heard that is way safer than stopping at a gas station alone with kids.  

NYE 2017

New Years Eve was fun this year.  Amy and I helped a friend by putting our one of her yard card signs for a party because she was out of town.  We were invited to the McGuires for a party and the Raines for fireworks.  We made a delicious New Year's Day meal and went to watch the fireworks at Provenance.  Things are looking good for 2017!

Card my Yard Helpers

Sister had fun at the party!  Tons of kids!

Roman candles at the Raines's

Our girl was not into fireworks.  I loved the extra snuggles! 

She was taking pictures of the fireworks. :)

#delish

We tested out Neil's new Saints/Lewis/LaTech firepit!

Girl Time

The boys stayed in Ruston so Sarah Kathryn and I had some major girl time!  We had so much fun!  We met Pops for lunch one day, spent time doing each other's make-up, and met friends at Sci-port.  What a fun time for my girl and me.

Purse and baby doll. a little mommy!

She loved Sci-Port.  This is the dog washing station.

Milking a cow.

Picking veggies from the garden

Ella Cate, Beau, and Sarah Kathryn

Cleaning up

At the doctor. 

CHRISTMAS in Ruston!

Christmas in Ruston was so much fun!  We headed over there after we opened our Santa, ate breakfast, and enjoyed each other.  We like to arrive there by lunch.  Everyone was waiting on us and lunch was ready as soon as we got there.  A champagne toast was in order as we celebrated!

Champagne toast!

 Next up was PRESENTS!

We love that Nana and Granddad give the kids a couple toys, but then give them experiences like Sci-port memberships and summer camp tuition!  What a great way to your grandkids!  

Aunt Becky gave each kid a blanket.  Sister got Peppa!

Bennett received Jurassic World.

Sister got this fun unicorn from Aunt B.  So cute!

Andrew always has the sweetest sentiments written on his gifts.

Rebecca and Daniel gave Bennett a drone.  Andrew got said drone up in a tree 10 minutes after it was opened.  He ordered a new drone for Bennett and that one was stuck in a tree about 10 minutes after it was opened.  Maybe drones aren't our thing.

This girl was thrilled about her new American Girl Bitty Baby!  I might have been more excited.

Lava Dinosaur!

Andrew asked for sock of the month club.  We got him 12 pairs with a different month written on each one!

December!

Rebecca gave SK some fake makeup and it was by far her favorite gift!  She did everyone's makeup!

Nana getting her lip gloss.

Bitty Baby!

How sweet!

Our family!!!

SK and Uncle A

SILS!

 We went to Aunt Roxanne's for dinner and saw the Roberts side of the family.  What fun!

Richard, Andrew, Roxanne, Fred, Janine/Henry, Kyle, Ashley, Dylan, Neil, Cody/Willow, Crystal, Susan, and Mark.
Front row: me, Elliot, Bennett, Mamaw, SK, Anna, Cole, Tammy, and Rob

Matching pjs with your babydoll=YES!

This girl and this outfit.  I can't handle the cuteness.

Day after Christmas Sundown time!