Christmas Eve at my families house

V all ready for church on Sunday

Spend Monday day at my mom and dad's house.  We opened presents and then ate lunch.  The kids had a great time!  After nap time, it was time to go to our Christmas eve service. 

 

The Hobbs gang

The Rypple gang

 

Sweet baby R - she liked her dolls!

 

Merry Christmas to you all!

 

Cookies!

 

Artie was actually home this weekend, so we decided to make Christmas cookies.  I am not going to claim a part in this except for coloring the stars and taking pictures.  Artie did all the making of the dough and icing.  What a great memory for "V"!  Can't wait to do this every year with her.

Parties all around!

"G" had his parties last week as did I.  He is only 2 doors down from me, so I got to go to all his parties since Mommy just had "R".

This was our "Night Before Christmas" day/PJ day.

 

"G" had his party on Thursday and we had fun.

He got a great shirt.

We ate HUGE marshmallows.

 

We had Smores in a jar.

 

This was our annual singing in the hallway.  I have done the singing for this for 11 years now.  I love it and the kids love singing the Christmas carols.

"V" had her party on the same day.  I was not able to go to it, but Artie was. 

Getting a pic with my girl before school...no make up and still tired!

She loves Santa!

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa this year was at my parent's church.  We headed over there early for breakfast and to see "V"'s favorite man...SANTA!

 

 

Uncle Artie showing how strong he is.

No one told her to stand like this....too funny! 

Listening at first to the story by Mrs. Claus...

then she found a little girl to talk to...typical!

 

Craft time

Baby C is here

Well, 2 days after baby "R" made it here, baby "C" came in to the world.  I was at school during the process (since they live in Austin) and I was getting updates all day long about baby "C".  I got a text that at 10:30 AM Winonah was a 10.  So I am thinking that at least by 11:30 I would see some pictures.  NO!  Not until 2:30 PM...They let her come down on her own and didn't make Winonah push until the very end.  Needless to say...I was a little anxious.

Here are some pics of our new addition!

Baby "R" is here!

She is here!  Baby "R" is here and as pretty as can be.  She was 7 lbs 11 oz. and 18.5 inches long.

Lacy is doing well and everyone is just so in love already!  She looked like "G" at first sight...but I am not so sure now.  We do know she is just beautiful!  Can't wait to see her grow up!

 

 

Last night as a family of 3

Tomorrow, my sister is going to be induced and baby "R" will be here...finally.  I am so excited to have a niece.  And even better...I m will have another niece hopefully by the end of the week.  My brother and sister in law are having a girl too!  She will be baby "C".
I haven't posted in a while because I need to update my blog picture space.  Will do that soon...but wanted to make sure everyone  sends out a prayer for my sister tomorrow and my sister in law this week.  Will update about the babies soon!