December (and January) in a Dish...courtesy of Paula :)

Go figure, it seems that having an almost 3 year old who is hit or miss on naps and being 7 months pregnant is not the best set up for having a well updated blog.  I acknowledge that our blog has fallen sorely neglected, and I'm afraid with our newest little one coming at the end of March it seems that it may potentially only get more so.  But, I will do my best to keep it updated every now and again.  So, in one massive post, here are pictures from December and January.  We were blessed to have a wonderful Christmas and New Year spent with family.  We are also blessed with great friends and just the fun everyday memories we make on a regular basis.  So, without further ado, here are our most recent pictures, hope you enjoy them!

Pictures with Santa at Bass Pro Shops

 

We went to Bass Pro for Eli's annual picture with Santa.  Unfortunately we showed up in the morning and soon discovered Santa wasn't there until later in the afternoon.  We stayed and played for a while and came back later for a picture with Santa.

 

Like mother, NOT like son

 

Sweet Ride!  Eli didn't want to get on the carosel, but he loved this...such a man. :)

 

Checking out Santa's workshop

 

"Where is Santa?"

 

Later that day we came back and got Eli's picture made with Santa.  Eli was pretty excited, and while the picture didn't come out great it was a good experience.  He certainly enjoyed it more than last year, for those of you who remember last years pic. :)

 

The official picture...mediocre results but a fun time!

Christmas in Tyler

This year we went to Tyler where Ethan's extended family all met up at the Kamps' house.  We had a great time celebrating the season with the whole gang!

 

The Cislaghi/Edwards clan

 

The whole group...Cislaghis, Wards, Kamps, and Edwards

 

Sweet moments with Daddy

 

Using Baby Claire's toy like a microphone (Carson and Melissa's little girl)

 

"Hmm, all that singing made me hungry...time for a cake ball."

 

Checking out the tree with cousin Carson

 

The gals

 

Me and my sleepy little man

 

Christmas in Shreveport

Shooting some hoops before heading over to Shreveport.  I picked out the bottom layer of Eli's outfit for him to wear (khaki pants and long sleeve shirt) and he picked out the top layer (basketball outfit). I guess layered is in.  :)

 

Eli with his great grandparents, Nonie and Gimpa

Cool ornament...who needs pants?

 

"Mmmm, sprinkles!"

 

Eli and his cousins decorated the "Hapy Birthday Jesus" cake all by themselves...can you tell?

 

Just chillin'

 

The cousins on Christmas Eve in their Christmas PJs (Abram, Emory, Creed, Asher, and Eli)

 

Pops teaching the kiddos how to do the "money grab," a family tradition

 

Digging in!

 

Cooking with Mamie

 

The stuffing was delicious, I might add.

 

Breakfast on Daddy's lap on Christmas Morning

 

Heading back to Dallas, a snowy Christmas wonderland!

 

Remnants of a white Christmas welcome us home

New Years in San Antonio

Eli's trike from my parents!

He loves it and it has been officially named the Red Rocket, just like Papa used to have when he was a kid.

 

 

Couldn't have a trip to SA without a little IPAD time on Papa's lap :)

Fun with Mr. Potato Head

 

A little SA fun on New Years Eve, kicked off by a trip to Bass Pro

 

 

"Awesome, look at that Daddy!"

 

Checking out the fish

 

Next we went over to Dick's for a little golf and exploring

 

 

 

New Years Eve celebration with the SA cousins (Eli, Dylan, Katelyn, and Matthew)

 

PJs and pineapple juice= ready to party

 

Fun in the closet

 

Snuggling up with Aunt Jenny

Sleeping Beauty

With all of the fun comes lots of sleepiness.  I cannot resist the sweet sleeping picture. :)  Crashed on the couch...

 

Snoozing in the car...

 

More car zzz's.  We had lots of these with all of our holiday travels!

Ladies Man

Sweet hugs from his friend Sam

"Oh Samantha, you are so silly..."

"Alright, that's enough...the moment has passed." :)

 

Painting with Jovie

 

 

Our little budding artists

 

Alright, painting time over...now it is time to jam!

 

Eli and Jovie strumming away on their guitars

Preparing for Baby

After our drive back from San Antone, we headed to Ikea to get some big boy essentials for Eli

 

Eli with his new big boy mattress and sheets

 

Eli had a very successful transition over to his very own big boy bed!

 

Where did my baby go?  Eli now has his own big boy room to pass on the nursery to his baby sister coming soon.

 

Daddy also got his very own "big boy car!" :)

 

So long S10 (with no room for carseats), hello CRV.

Other Fun

Eli helping mommy cook and eating a carrot like a rabbit

 

Very manly, no shirt and checking out our sweet new handvac from Papa.  On a sidenote, this handvac is completely awesome...I probably use it about 100 times a day and don't know how I went for so long without one! :)

 

Bathtime with Bubbles

 

Music class

Baby you can drive my car

 

Fun on the slide at Chick-fil-a

 

Playing at the park

 

A little lunch picnic with Giggle in the garage.  Eli had mac and cheese and Giggles just had some coffee. :)

 

Eli singing "I'm a little teapot"

 

Yummy!  Delicious star donut from Kroger.

 

 

Rainman

 

 

Rainy day fun

 

Twirling the mommy umbrella

Standing out in the rain with the "Eli umbrella"