Day after Christmas

The day after Christmas we were pretty much lazy most of the day and John went hunting. We did Christmas with his family that night. Unfortunately, Ty was working. We had fun and ate to much like normal. Braedon had his first mishap and threw a ball through a window with the help of Jayden. He did do the throwing but she told him too.. NO she did not tell on him and he didn't say a word... John and I were both in the room when it happened. I had no idea a little rubber bouncy ball would break a window. OH well accidents happen and there will be many more... SORRY MAW!!! This wrapped our Christmas up!!!! Braedon got sick tonight. His fever shot up to 103.4 and we ended up coming home. We did go to the dr on Monday and it is swollen tonsils and an ear infection. We are likely looking at removing his tonsils pretty soon but this mama is kinda hoping NOT!!! I hope everyone else had a MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS. I wish everyone a HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Braedon opening his presents from Maw and Granddaddy!!

Grandaddy in Braedon's favorite riding toy!!! I am surprised Braedon is not in it or trying to get in it. Maw with two of her grandkids. Of course, neither of them would look at the camera at the same time!!!!

Christmas Day

Braedon's Stash from Santa... He didn't know what to play with first.. .He said WOW MOM!!!!

Daddy thought he would play too. He opened one present that's hit.. Then he thought they were all clothes and he moved one to playing.

He loved Mr. Potato Head..> He screamed TOY STORY!!! Of course that is his favorite show! His daddy showed him how to target shoot as well!!!

Granny gave Braedon his favorite gift of all.. The rideable front end loader. He has gone all over the house. The boys, Michael and Jacob, are all opening their gifts here. Jacob still didn't feel real good and Mama ended up getting sick!

Jacob was suppose to be showing Braedon how to do the legos and lego table but I think he ended up just playing himself. Mama played with Mr. Potato head with Braedon. She couldn't believe that they come with REAL clothes now not just plastic ones!!!

Christmas Day we changed up a bit BUT OF COURSE, Santa came like normal and boy, he must have emptied the sleigh!! Braedon got everything under the sun and more. We had a great time with him that morning before the chaos started.

We have always gone to my mother's house on Christmas morning and opened gifts and ate lunch... then the grandparents all appeared one by one whenever they pleased. This year was a little different. Mama decided that I needed to start my own tradition since I have kids. SOOOO I did. Now I will not leave my house on Chrismas day like she used to do and everyone will come to my house and open gifts then eat lunch. This year we cooked lunch at my house and my parents, my brothers, John's parents, and Grandpa were all here for lunch. Then Mawmaw and Pawpaw came in later and ate as well. Unfortunately Grandma and Gerald did not come because she didn't want to catch anyone's sickness or get out in the snow. YES SUPRISE WE HAD A WHITE CHRISTMAS IN MISSISSIPPI. Of course it did not stick around but it was still pretty while it lasted. Amber did not make it to the house either but she did make it to Jayi's later. Chad and Leslie stopped by Christmas night to visit for a minute as well. We enjoyed every minute of our Christmas day. Best thing of all... John was here for it all. It was super great having him to share it all with especially with Braedon enjoying it like he did!!!

Christmas Eve

Braedon LOVES Mawmaw's banana pudding.. .he would not share. John and I

Notice the facial expression. He had to get it out and shoot everyone. Mawmaw and Pawpaw's face here is priceless. They were laughing at Braedon and they just look so wonderful and happy. Notice Jacob. He was sick and didn't feel like being there but he was for his grandparents.

Living Room in chaos and Braedon with hat Bev gave him. He loves ALL hats. Notice Braedon on top of the cooker. He was jumpoing off to Michael. He is such a dare devil and Michael just encourages him!!!

Chad was more excited over Miles' (???) little gifts. I, of course, the teacher, got him books and mama got him some camo coveralls.... They were so cute.

We always celebrate Christmas with the Presley's on Christmas Eve at Mawmaw and Pawpaw's house. This year was no different EXCEPT John was home. We were all excited for John to finally be at home Christmas. Its a rare thing around here. He was home Braedon's 1st Christmas but he had to leave that very day. It was SAD! Anyway he was home this year. We had a blast at Mawmaw's like normal and ate and ate and ate... Her dressing is like no other and this year it was scruptious!!! We did miss Leslie this year. Her family celebrates at the same time. We got to revamp this whole thing before next Christmas so the baby can be at both places as well.

Thanksgiving

Braedon loved playing in the fountains

We sat down to eat together with a little formal sitting

Braedon was hiding under the GLASS table as we waited for Uncle Michael to join us.

This is 3 of the 4 generations... they are missing the 3rd ME cause I was behind the camera!!! Pawpaw was 82 this year, Braedon was 3 and Daddy is 49!!!

Braedon Loves his pawpaw...

Its been a while since I have posted anything so I am starting with Thanksgiving. We did something a little different this year. At the last minute Mawmaw decided she wasn't cooking. SO we decided to go out for Thankgiving... We went to the Holiday Inn in Columbus for lunch. HONESTLY..... it was a pretty good idea... no one had to cook, wash dishes, or clean up their house. It was not like normal though. The food was good but not like Mawmaw's Overall good experience... We did go to Mawmaw's that Saturday for a big family feast. On Thanksgiving night we went to the Banks' house to eat with just Mr. Bubba and Mrs. Pat.. the boys were working. That same night Carrie and I left around 8:00 going shopping in Tupelo. We had fun but we will probably change our tradition back to leaving early and hitting walmart in West Point first. We always have a good time though. We got back around 3 that afternoon right in time for a good NAP!!!!