the morris family: December 2008

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Sallie meets Santa....and she likes him

You can't go through the Holiday Season without sitting on Santa's lap, so last weekend when my mom was up, we did just that. I wasn't sure how Sallie would do, but she loved him. I am thinking this could be the first and last time that she likes Santa....at least for a few years. We drove up to Pinnacle Hills in Rogers (which by the way is an awesome Santa)

Sallie sat on his lap while we snapped several pictures. She has just started grabbing things and really holding tight. She does this with my hair all of the time. However, this can be a bad thing when your sitting in the lap of a jolly old man with a long white beard....that is real!! Ouch! Thankfully Santa just gently pulled her hand away. (I am sure he gets a lot of that)

My mom has gotten to be very crafty these days and I was so happy with the centerpiece that she put together for us. I think it is so nice, thanks mom!

Here are a few pictures of Sallie and Santa and my mom's masterpiece!

Monday, December 08, 2008

Photo Shoot

While we were in Kansas, Dana Rich's sister took some pictures of all the Morris Kiddos. It was so funny....Dana was snapping the pics, Rich and I were making silly faces trying to get everyone to smile, Jen was chasing after Evie, Hampton and Coleman were tumbling over and Austin was cramping because all of the little ones were sitting on him. It is amazing the memories one photograph is able to capture. Here is one of the many that were taken that day. I like to think it is an "all around" GREAT Picture. Evie, Austin, Hampton, Coleman, and Sallie.

Thursday, December 04, 2008

I found my thumb!

So, we can't really get Sallie to take a pacifier. (She can't really seen to figure out how to keep it in her mouth) On Thanksgiving Day, Dana was able to capture her in pure joy....she found her thumb. I am not so sure this is a good thing, but at least it helps pacify her at times.

we are so thankful for.....

Our amazing family, our health, our precious little girl who brings us so much joy, our friends, Gods grace and his unfailing love, and so much more. Each day is such a gift and we have learned to treasure each and every moment.

We were able to spend Thanksgiving in Kansas with the Morris family. But what was even better, was we were able to spend time with The Thompson side too. My mom flew up to Derby, Kansas (where my brother and his family live) and we were so thankful to be able to spend quality time together....and get a few pics of the babies! We ate and ate on Thanksgiving day, the boys played some football while the girls scoped out the sale ads and planned out our "Black Friday" bi-annual day of shopping and just laughed and had a wonderful time. We truly love spending time with our family and this time of year we realize just how blessed we are.