Christmas in Bridge City

It was beautiful the whole time we were in B.C., so we really enjoyed some good outside time! (And by "we" I especially mean Avaree! The child would sleep outside if she could!) :)

Dad and Denise took us to see their property at the lake! You can tell that the water is really down, but the view is unobstructed and soooo beautiful! Can't wait to make lots of memories there!

 Avaree touching a pine cone for the first time! Soon after I snapped this she gave it back to Daddy! ha! :)

 Papa love!

 beautiful girl...

 Avaree and Colton looking at Sweet Pea! They really liked one another. Keller wasn't as enthralled with Ave, but they were both precious! Wish they could spend more time together!

 Precious moments...

 What a Papa will do to make his kiddos laugh...

 And yes, she still loves to kiss "her friend!" :)

 Niecey made a little wagon for Avaree!

 But she decided she'd rather push than ride... :) hehe!

 Ave loved playing with the boys' airplane!

 Sooooooooo sweet!!!

 My two favorite guys and my favorite girl= a perfect picture! :)

 Ave opening one of her books that I wrapped in penguin paper! :)

 Niecey liked her gifts! :)

 Ave is a professional paper shredder. She doesn't discriminate either...wrapping paper, tissue paper, toilet paper: she loves them all! :)

 This has always been a traditional Christmas shot for all the cousins in our family. However, at one time we could all fit on one couch. ha! Even though we all have separate lives and families, it is always wonderful to get together and celebrate the lives of those that are in Heaven and love on one another!

 Charlie, Claire and me!

 We love Uncle Spencer!

 Family Portrait!!

 Brandon playing Santa the night before. I'm sure in the years to come the "put together" won't be so quick! :)

 Me: "Avaree, loooook: This is from Santa!! What does Santa say?? Ho...Ho...Ho, Merry Christmas!" Avaree: (she just grinned!)

 Look at those precious sleepy eyes!!!!!!

 Playing with Noah's Ark!

 I'll perfect this before next year... :)

Avaree woke Uncle Spencer up Christmas morning! :) I think he was glad that she did! It was soooooooo fun to be with my family AND my brother on Christmas morning. It had been years since we were at the same place at the same time, and it was so wonderful! :) Love him!

We had a great time in Bridge City!!

Stay tuned: Christmases in College Station and Hemphill are coming up next!! :) Love to all!