Our slice of life

A Chattanooga Christmas

We were spoiled this year with guests for the holidays, including my Mom's visit for Christmas! She came with suitcases overflowing with gifts for her only grandson, of course. It was wonderful spending time with her and watching her bond with Owie.

O & mama in our matching sock monkey pajamas on Christmas morning

O, highly frustrated with wrapping paper, anxiously whined for us to unwrap his gifts for him, including his Nemo that is almost as big as he is!

A very Elmo Christmas for Owie

Here he is all Elmoed out sitting in his Elmo chair, wearing his Elmo outfit and Elmo slippers, reading an Elmo book with his baby Elmo doll, while most likely watching one of his Elmo dvds!

How cool is this Radio Flyer Wagon Uncle Jason and Aunt Melinda sent me?!

Roby was absolutely giddy over his present from Mom, an Eagles grill cover!
Gotta represent in Titans territory!

Modeling Nana's scarf

O loves when Nana reads to him.

I truly believe I became a lit. major and writer because of the endless books my Mom read to me throughout my childhood...and we hope to pass this love for the written word on to Owen.

It was fairly disturbing to witness the amount of gingerbread men

made headless at the hands of Owen this Christmas

Ahhh, the magic of the holidays

Owen preferred feeding his Dada during Christmas dinner instead of himself

Bye Bye Nana, I miss you!

Labels: Christmas, family, nana, visit

Quality time with Nana

A day after we returned from Houston, my Mom came to visit! She helped me accomplish so much while here, including major house cleaning and stocking our freezer with yummy food! Of course, Mom spoiled her grandson with new clothes and books. O loved the attention and enjoyed quality time with his Nana. He even learned how to clap his hands together to "patty-cake" for Mom...It seems like every time she comes he learns something new from her! Thanks for all of your help, Mom, and for visiting! We look forward to your next trip in December!