Christmas Eve we attended a very crowded Mass before heading to Mom's for our traditional Mexican feast. Grandma Ruth made her famous beef enchilada's served with pinto beans, rice, chips and Julio's salsa. Mom and I prepared Sam's bubble bread to bake on Christmas morning. We missed not having Sam and agreed that it was hard to listen to some Christmas music like "Oh Holy Night" and "Little Drummer Boy" because we played those songs at his memorial service. Tears came to my eyes every time I heard "Oh Holy Night" this year.
On Christmas morning, Matt and I woke up before Reese and took a sneak peak at what Santa had brought. While waiting for Reese to wake up and for Mom and Grandma to arrive, we made coffee and put the bubble bread in the oven. When Reese got up we took her to see the gifts Santa left her under the tree. She was so excited to see her kitchen that she hardly noticed the books, puzzles and coloring supplies. She immediately began cooking breakfast.
She just had to open one gift before Mom and Grandma arrived.
It was kitchen accessories.
When Mom and Grandma arrived, we unloaded their gifts and sat down for breakfast. The bubble bread was yummy, but wasn't quite as good as Sam's. We're bound to get it right eventually. He always over did the ingredients which made it so ooey and gooey and delicious. More was always more!
Before digging into our stockings, we played the Santa Claus toy which sang, "Here Comes Santa Claus". Reese loved it as you can see.
I got a Reese Witherspoon dvd trio set which included both Legally Blondes and The Man Over the Moon. Love it!
Mom got the Michael Jackson cd.
Reese got 5 pairs of bright colored Gap socks. Love 'em!
Reese got a new kitty cat hooded towel which she had to wear the rest of the morning.
Matt got a new piece of luggage which he badly needed due to all of his traveling.
Reese got her first pair of Nike tennis shoes. They are so cute and she loves them as much as I do!
Like my kicks?
After opening lots of gifts, we decided we'd better get ready to head to Matt's parents house for Christmas Day lunch.
Reese refused to wear her pretty plaid Christmas dress, so we settled on her pretty white sweater, jeans and Nike's. Actually, we didn't even attempt the dress because she had refused it a week earlier. I am beginning to wonder if she will ever like frilly things?!? Probably not!
She discovered the piano for the first time and had a ball reading the music and playing the keys.
She also discovered the bar. I always like playing the bar when I was a kid. Not anything to do with the alcohol they are just neat spaces that are fun to explore. Reese kept bringing us Coca Colas.
She also munched on all the snacks.
Lauren got a funny gift from Joe. She wants a kitten, but Scott is making her wait until June, so Joe bought her a toy tiger. It purrs when you pet it.
Reese scored some cute clothes, toys and books.
The next day we got up early and hit the road for Abilene. We rolled in (as Aunt Jamie would say) around 2:30 p.m., took Mom and Grandma to Aunt Jamie's house and headed to my brother's.
Dad, Dana, Pat and Dwayne were there. We hadn't seen my Aunt Pat and Uncle Dwayne in a long time. It reminded me of the good old days when we'd have Christmas at their house.
Dwayne and Dad
Dad and Dana
Pat and Dwayne
Reese and Riley watched Papa Larry open his gifts.
It took Reese a while to warm up. Daddy tried to get her to smile by tickling her chin.
Spinning around in the chair did the trick.
Abilene had a White Christmas and we got to enjoy its beauty.
Dana tossed a snow ball at Reese, but she wasn't amused. Gotta get her a sense of humor! ;)
Pat and Dwayne
Reese and Riley watched Papa Larry open his gifts.
Reese got a really cute fairy tree house which she played with all weekend.
Riley got a gift card!
Kyler got a cool shirt!
Tyler got a gift card too!
Joe, Angela and Riley.
Reese and the boys!
The next time around, she wold sashay to the side. She did this over and over again.
Slaton, Weston and Evelyn
Lexi joined in!
Here goes Reese again! She and Gigi just giggled and giggled along the way.
The next day we headed back to Houston...quick trip as usual! Maybe next time I can visit some of my friends. Hello, sorry I missed you this trip!
We spent the rest of the week hanging out with Reese, playing with her new toys, taking down the tree and decorations, organizing the house and doing some new house stuff. Matt and I selected lighting one afternoon while Reese hung out with MaMoo (her new name for Grandma Ruth). Reese is doing very well with separation; when we left her with Grandma she didn't even cry.
Reese enjoyed playing with her new magnets Aunt Jamie found for her. 
Matt and I spent our evenings on the couch glued to the fourth season of 24. Jack Bauer is addicting! We both watched the first season and got hooked. Matt watched the second season without me and we skipped the third. We plan to catch up and are also looking forward to the new season starting this month.
On New Year's Day we ate ham, black eyed peas and mashed potatoes for lunch.
Then we helped Mom take down her Christmas decorations and watched more 24 while Reese napped.
Later in the weekend, Reese preteded to go night night. She asked for her quilt and her pillow.
Got enough purses? Dig the headband and necklace! She asked me for the necklace saying, "I want necklace." Who can refuse that? She is talking up a storm, and we are so proud. It's so much fun to hear her new words, phrases and sentences every day.
On Sunday, Reese's cousin Conner came over to visit at Aunt Jamie's. They didn't want to share their toys, and I didn't manage to get a picture of them smiling!
After a visit to see Grandpa Jack and Norma, we went back to Jamie's to celebrate with more of Reese's cousins.
Lexi looked like a hippie with a bow on her head. Lexi also announced that she is going to be a big sister! Yes, Ashley is pregnant and due around August. Congratulations little sis. Oh and this reminds me, Maylee is engaged! She and Lance are getting married in September! We have a lot to look forward to this year.
Slaton is getting so big!
Reese did the funniest thing. She held Gigi's hand and walked her around the kitchen, through the living room and back through the kitchen. Alyssa, Ashley, Jamie and I were talking in the kitchen and Reese has to "squeeze" through. She would say "excuse me" and turn her booty to pass through. It was super cute!
The next time around, she wold sashay to the side. She did this over and over again.
Slaton, Weston and Evelyn
Lexi joined in!
Here goes Reese again! She and Gigi just giggled and giggled along the way.
The next day we headed back to Houston...quick trip as usual! Maybe next time I can visit some of my friends. Hello, sorry I missed you this trip!
We spent the rest of the week hanging out with Reese, playing with her new toys, taking down the tree and decorations, organizing the house and doing some new house stuff. Matt and I selected lighting one afternoon while Reese hung out with MaMoo (her new name for Grandma Ruth). Reese is doing very well with separation; when we left her with Grandma she didn't even cry.
Reese enjoyed playing with her new magnets Aunt Jamie found for her.
Matt and I spent our evenings on the couch glued to the fourth season of 24. Jack Bauer is addicting! We both watched the first season and got hooked. Matt watched the second season without me and we skipped the third. We plan to catch up and are also looking forward to the new season starting this month.
We had a very low key New Year's Eve. Reese spent the night with Gigi and MaMoo. When we dropped her off she waved goodbye without a tear in her eye. We had dinner with Scott, Lauren and Chris at Chuy's and then went to The Mink for a drink and champagne toast at midnight. Our friend Mark manages the place. We had a nice visit and some yummy cupcakes.
On New Year's Day we ate ham, black eyed peas and mashed potatoes for lunch.
Then we helped Mom take down her Christmas decorations and watched more 24 while Reese napped.
Later in the weekend, Reese preteded to go night night. She asked for her quilt and her pillow.
Got enough purses? Dig the headband and necklace! She asked me for the necklace saying, "I want necklace." Who can refuse that? She is talking up a storm, and we are so proud. It's so much fun to hear her new words, phrases and sentences every day.
We were all well rested (Reese learned to sleep in) and ready to start the week back at school and work. We had such a great week with Reesie!
1 comment:
Hi Adrienne! Looks like you guys had a great time!! Ella got those exact same tennis shoes! I'm curious...what size are Reese's?
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