The Kahlstorf Family

We rang in the New Year with an early dinner at Romie's with the Kahlstorf/Sutherland crew, party of 12.  We then shot fireworks at Honey's house and were home way before the New Year.  The Dowden kids joined us for the fireworks.
Honey's Marching Band

These four liked being away from all the firework action and just watched from the steps.

Arabella, Anna Grant and Curry

A few days after Christmas we had the Kahlstorf family Christmas at Aunt Meachie and Uncle Billy's house. Our sweet friends, Jonathan and Kristen, were spending the night with us that night so they joined us! It's always fun to get together with Brannon's cousins.

Our sweet friends and old neighbors.

The boys in the family plus Jonathan and Sean.

The girls in the family.

After spending the afternoon at the park, we decided to take the kids bowling. This was my girls first visit to Rebelanes, and Brannon and I had not been in years! Aunt M.E., Sean and Honey joined us too! A fun time was had by all!

Group hug

I think I might have been the worst bowler out of the 4 of us. Of course the girls had a little help from the ball roller and the bumpers.

Sweet Cousins

These two crazy girls entertained us by dancing and singing in chairs!

We had such mild weather while Melissa and her kids were in town so we headed to the park one day!

Francie Claire and Caroline were holding hands walking around the lake.

They loved dancing and singing on the stage!

Cousin Photo

Caroline in the tunnel.

Melissa and Tom got in to town on the 26th so we celebrated Christmas with them that night. It was wild and fun, and the kids had a great time being together and opening more presents!

Aunt M.E. gave both girls a big jewelry box full of fun jewelry.

They loved Aunt M.E.'s gift!

Caroline putting on her jewels.

GG and the girls.

Caroline LOVES Uncle Tom.

Honey's 5 Grandkids

Honey gave Fifi and Caroline a cute Minnie Mouse dress up.

The girls will be ready for Disney World in their princess costumes!

Caroline and Jack having their own karaoke contest.

The day after Christmas we ate a delicious meal and opened presents at Minna's house.

Caroline came out of Minna's bathroom showing us how she had rolled her own hair.

So proud of herself!

Anna Grant and Helen

These two love to play with each other!

Mommy and her Girls

Caroline got a remote control Strawberry Shortcake Car like Sissy.

Helping Jim Long open his gift.

Christmas morning was full of excitement! We played with our Santa toys and then headed out the door for church. After our Christmas church service, my family, Honey and M.E. joined us for brunch at our house and more presents.

Christmas Morning

Anna Grant got La La Loopsie Dolls.

100 Squinkies! Her favorite things to play with!

Looking to see what Santa put in her stocking.

Opening presents from each other.

Jim Long and Caroline

Jim Long and Minna with the girls

Anna Grant got a new school desk for Lucy.

Caroline got a new school desk too for her baby.

Aunt M.E. and the girls

Aunt M.E. and Honey

Christmas Picture

The girls bought Daddy some new Ole Miss shirts.

GJo and Papa

Baking some yummy cookies in her new Easy Bake Oven.

GJo and Papa bought the girls new leapPads.

Christmas Eve is always such a special night! This year we went to our candlelight service at the Orchard. Later that night Brannon read the Christmas story and Twas the Night Before Christmas. The girls put out cookies and milk for Santa and reindeer food outside. They were filled with excitement!

Giving the reindeer some food.

Cookies and Chocolate Milk for Santa

We wrote letters to Santa a little late this year but thankfully Freddy elf came to our rescue and delivered them to the big man in red. Anna Grant's list kept getting longer and longer and she came up with all new ideas with only two days left until Christmas!