Monday, February 6, 2017

November, Part IV: Thanksgiving and Christmas in Houston with the Barton Family!

On Wednesday of Thanksgiving week, we were able to drive to Houston and spend three whole days with the Barton tribe! We had almost three whole days, and we celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas. :) 

Our crafty Aunt Jamie figured out the perfect gift for Gigi and G-Pops who said no gifts but are remodeling their home! She even blindfolded Gigi and G-Pops, so that they could get their hand prints on the sign for their new home! Look for the picture of them opening in later in the post!
That evening, we went to everyone's favorite restaurant, Pappasitos, for dinner! I had the phone with the pictures, so all the babies wanted to sit in my lap! Yay, me!!
Switched out one of them! ;)
Love these sweet girls!
Brandt got lots of G-Pops lovin'!
All the babies had breakfast together in the morning! We took turns cooking, and it was so fun to cook in D and J's big, beautiful kitchen! Such a treat!
They also have a beautiful porch and backyard. It was so wonderful to just relax with my hubby, and watch the kiddos play in front of us!
They even moved the TV outside to watch football! We love Blair!!!
Little sissy started melting down, so I held her close, and she was out in five minutes! ;)

Meanwhile, Blair was "trying" to take a nap outside with Gigi and G-Pops!

Four little babies sitting in a fort! ;) I'm pretty sure Brandt was asking for another snack here! You know it's a good day if it's afternoon, and Brandt is still in his jammies! ;)
Sister woke up and snuggled with Gigi!!! :)
Avaree helped Gigi make dips for our "Christmas Eve" celebrations!
Gigi and G-Pops got all the babies matching Santa jammies! They were so cute.

The girls!
So cute!

Blair and Avaree got some G-Pops love!
The big girls (7, 3, and 2)!
We added the babies!
Love these five babies. Can't believe they are all looking and smiling!
Sweet babies!
Starting to melt...
These two have a special bond, and Felicity in a top knot is just about the cutest thing ever.
The kids had so much fun opening their gifts!
Sweet Blair!
Bubbie has finally figured out how to open presents! ;)
Sweet babies!
Gigi opening her gift!!!
I think she liked it!
Happy tears!
Yay! (Great idea, Aunt J!)
Bubbie and Sissy!
Sweet friends!
We had so much fun walking to the park in Aunt J and Uncle D's neighborhood! We played and played and played! So fun!
Gigi and Felicity had a big time on the slide!

  Go, Aunt J!
She was trying to convince Blair to slide by herself!
More sliding fun!

Gigi with Blair and Brie!
Such a cute picture of these three Barton girls!
We walked over to another side of the park, and everyone loved the see saw! Mama loves the sunflare!
  There was a fun little car that everyone loved! Look at sweet little Brie Brie in the back.
Avaree had a ball on the seesaw with Gigi!
Pretty sister!!
Love this of Uncle D with two of the babies!
  Daddy on top!
Fun on the playground!
Mama and Bubs!
Playing with Gigi!
Brie Brie on the seesaw with her Mama and Daddy!
More babies on the seesaw!
I love this of Felicity and Blair holding hands on the seesaw! So sweet.
Sweetest friends!
They loved their wagon ride!

Oh--SO precious!

We had a wonderful few days together! It was such a gift to just get to play non-stop for multiple days! We all had a blast! Thanks to Uncle D and Aunt J for hosting!!!!
 Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas! :)