Atlanta Christmas

We were able to be with all of my siblings and their families for Christmas. With four of us that gets harder each year, but we manage somehow (I am sure it helps that Aaron is still in High School). We decided to drive this year and Sam did awesome! We actually made it in 13.5 hours, instead of two days like usual. We had a great time and FINALLY got to meet my nephew, Alec. I have a ton of pictures so sorry, this one is really long, but I do not want to break into two posts :)

I was trying out settings on the camera with the tree, leave it to Sam to ham it up!

Samantha with her newest cousin, Alec

We watched Chloe one morning, Marc enjoyed nap time with both girls

Bath time!

We went and had pics taken and then they got to ride the train. Samantha stayed in her dress, but Chloe was over being dressed up!

Grammie and Sam take a little time together to make a ginger bread house

Candy everywhere oh and Marshmellows

Samantha's favorite pose

yummy!

Next up? Santa cookies!

mom flicked flour at Sam, it was funny until we realized it was in her eye! SO dramatic!

The aftermath

Christmas morning. We got up to see what Santa brought and then waited for everyone to get there. Samantha got bedding for her big bed and this is her snuggling with the pillow.

Alec and Sam ready for brunch

Finally, everyone was there and she could open gifts!

bowling set

With 4 siblings, 3 spouses, 3 grandkids and 1 grammie there was A LOT of presents

The boys all got coffee mugs from Aaron... The girls all got Onyx & diamond necklaces, I did not get a picture of those :(

I just like this picture

Chloe with her dollhouse from us!

It snowed on Christmas day in Atlanta!!!

The best we could get of the three in the snow. This was Alec's first snow!

Family picture, yes we are all in matching jammies. This is a great tradition for my family!

well yeah, not great. Not sure what Samantha is doing...

The four of us... a rare picture

it sort of worked to get us all doing the same thing

First time playing in snow this year and it was in Georgia. Thankfully santa brought hat and gloves

Brandi's in-laws were here too. Here is grandma Julie playing with Alec

Mom bought the xbox kinnect for her house, Lauren and Samantha had fun playing! Actually we all did, but this is the only picture anyone is going to see ;)

Hanging in the baby swing with her leapster

Chloe was done!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 So that was Christmas! The next day was Marc's birthday. He spent the day getting to lay low and we went bridesmaid dress shopping. We did get back early enough for Lauren and Samantha to make him his favorite cake...Strawberry with Strawberry icing!

Sam thought all the candles were fun!

Couldn't fit 32, but wow that is bright!

 

 

 Hope everyone had a wonder Christmas!