Christmas has come and gone in a flash.  We had Christmas morning at our house with just the girls before heading over to Grammy and Pops’ house.  For our “third Christmas” we headed to Athens to Mimi and Pappy’s house.

For Christmas at the house, the girls were excited and woke up at 6:30 to see what Santa had brought them.  For Grace the big gifts were a cat calendar (that she had previously thrown a fit over a few months back when I didn’t let her buy it then), American Girl items for the girl of the year “Grace,” and a new bike – complete with handlebar brakes and a three gears. This last one is the big winner, as we have been out riding every spare moment of the day.

For Ginny, the big items were American Girl items like sister, a Boo dog (stuffed animal), and scooter. She was a little disappointed over Grace’s bike, because she felt like Grace would go too fast for her to keep up with (which is true) and Grace was only too excited to prove.  😦

For Emery, the gifts included a scooter as well (smaller version than Ginny’s), a Doc McStuffins doctor’s office (big play center) with a Lambie from the show.  This seems to be the big winner.

The all got a ton of little games and stocking stuffers – way too much for them and something to remember for next year.

Here are some pictures to remember the craziness:

The big girls went to the Christmas Story at the Hobby Center. We ran into Maddie and Lisa!
The big girls went to the Christmas Story at the Hobby Center. We ran into Maddie and Lisa!

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Grace and Ginny at their "Winter" Parties at school. And Emery enjoying it all.
Grace and Ginny at their “Winter” Parties at school. And Emery enjoying it all.
Our first trip to Houston Zoo lights. Crowded, but worth it!
Our first trip to Houston Zoo lights. Crowded, but worth it!

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Emery in the holiday spirit.
Emery in the holiday spirit.
As well as Peanut.
As well as Peanut.
Before Christmas Eve service. This might be our last year for monogrammed matching dresses. :(
Before Christmas Eve service. This might be our last year for monogrammed matching dresses. 😦 Emery already looks upset.
A family picture at church!
A family picture at church!
After church, the cousins in their matching outfits from Aunt Jackie.
After church, the cousins in their matching outfits from Aunt Jackie.
And one with Diego.
And one with Diego!