Christmastime in Buford

Things we like about Christmastime in Buford:

Pa almost always has a fire going

 This year we liked that we had SNOW!!!

 And cousins nearby to come play in it with us, 

and to loan us snow clothes to play in because we never thought to pack them

 We liked having a real-life baby doll to dress in the latest trends  : )

We liked playing with new toys, ours and each others. 

Her shirt says "Daddy's Honey Bunny" 

I liked that Mollie did this on the coffee table everyday, because it reminded me of a drawing I used to doodle on my school papers growing up (except her nose is much smaller and cuter!)

 What's not to like about matching pink boots?

 All three kids sharing a room together and getting a bedtime story from Aunt Kecia and Uncle Ken

 We always like it when Nen cooks a big breakfast!

We liked that this Christmas Team Reed has sisters. 

 We liked kids being silly and making funny faces.

 We all like her.

 

 We liked having a new jewelry store to shop at : )

Most of all, we liked being together...Thankful for another Merry Christmas!

Christmas in Buford

Every Christmas looks a little different.  This year we were blessed to be able to see both sides of our extended family on Christmas Day!  We did a breakfast at my mom's, and then packed up to come stay in Buford with Josh's family.

I lost all my grandparents before I got to high school, and that makes Josh's grandparents even dearer to my heart.  And I love the fact that my kids have gotten to know their great-grandparents!  

Here's Mema and Pop with 9 of their greats.

 Carter and cousin Caden Lee-Lee (as mine call him).  Wherever you saw one, you'd probably see the other.  Apparently they're making up for lost time...

 My girl is big enough to participate in the reading of the Christmas story!  All the older cousins take turns reading it, and she jumped in the rotation this year.  So proud of my 1st grader!

Nen opening the calendar we made for her and Pa.

Brand-new Chuck Taylors and a monster truck for Carter.  Perfect blend of fashion and fun : )

Loving her new pillow pet.

Cullen and Aunt Teri getting a little Mollie love.

Best grandfather in the world!

Taking a break to read 'Junie B Jones, First Grader: Toothless Wonder".  How appropriate!

Aunt Kecia and Sam

Hudson taking Kate's pillow pet for a horsey ride.

Mollie's very own Bitty Baby!

Pausing for a little coloring

 Uncle Kenny hanging with Mollie

Mollie getting Will Wilson 

Josh and family

Cheese!

Josh's sister and family

Josh's brother and family

The whole family (Mollie didn't like the idea of a group shot)

Nen taking a well-deserved break!  So thankful for all her hard work every year to make Christmas special for all of us.  It was another great year!  Glad we could all be together...