Sweet Child of Mine: Holidays 2013

The holiday season for us this year was so special. Of course, we had Hatcher for the holidays last year but this year he knew more about what was going on and was so fun to watch. We were so blessed to be able to host both Thanksgiving and Christmas at our home this year. It really makes you feel like a grown up when holidays are no longer spent in your parent's homes because you want to start making memories for your child in their home. Our families have been wonderful accomodating us with this change and we are glad that we are able to have both sides of our family together at once. For many years like most families, we shuffled between Macon and LaGrange for the holidays to make sure we got to see everyone. I have always enjoyed that but I also am enjoying not having to drive all over the place!

Thanksgiving is Johny's favorite holiday...I can't imagine why...the FOOD of course!! So we had a traditional Thanksgiving feast and then enjoyed the afternoon spending time with one another. It's fun learning how to cook the famous recipes of those that have come before us and keeping them in the family for the future. I have to say Hatcher was a big fan of his lunch and dinner!

Christmas took on a whole new meaning this year! Buying for Hatcher was fun for all of us I think. The child got SO. MANY. NEW. TOYS!! Such a wonderful blessing but our house is literally busting at the seams with toys. He loves it and that's all that matters. We had my sister and both sets of parents here for Christmas morning so everyone could see Hatcher's face when he saw what Santa brought him. I think he was more concerned with why everyone was here so early and staring at him!! Once he saw the toys though, it was on! He played his little heart out so much so that he slept right through lunch. Poor guy. But don't worry, he got to eat when he woke up and he enjoyed it. After lunch, he got round two of his gifts from all of his grandparents, great grandparents and aunt. It was a blast to watch and I honestly can't wait for next year already!

Here are a few pictures capturing our sweet little love on Thanksgiving and Christmas!