First 2011 Snow Fun!

Although NLR received quite a bit of snow in 2010, Violet was a little small and prone to ear infections to get out and enjoy it. The first snow of 2011 hit in early January and Vi got out and enjoyed it! She is such a little person now with new words everyday and just so much fun. Snow was the word of the day the Sunday NLR received 4 inches!

Holiday Hooplah! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I am learning that with a more active Violet equals a less active blog. Christmas was wonderful. We are so lucky and blessed. New Year's as also fun as Wes and I went out with our good friends, Shannon and Cary (no picture :(). Hope everyone had a blessed holiday season and here is to a fabulous, healthy 2011!

Helping dad put up the tree.

Violet loves popcorn!

Helping dad make mashed potatoes for Christmas Eve.

New Roscoe dog from Grammie and Popi.

Hallie loved her new motorcycle from Unkie Wes, Aunt Tasha and Vi. (Vi got one too!)

What did Santa bring at Grammie and Popi's?

A new book!

Vi opening her new Woody from Toy Story pillow!

Getting ready for Santa.

What's in the Frosty stocking?

New play kitchen!

Hmmm..what is this Santa business?

Loves her new Clubhouse puzzle!

Giving Daddy his present V picked out (workout pants!)

Helping dad with his gift from Santa....an ipad!

Holiday Fun and Charity Events: Stuff the Stocking Cookie Party!

Violet hosted a Stuff the Stocking Cookie Party for her friends, family (and mom's friends) to collect items to stuff stocking for the Salvation Army. The idea came from my awesome girls' night group who did this last year instead of exchanging gifts. It was a blast! The kids decorated cookies while the gals ate delicious food made by Mamaw Nancy, visited and stuffed 21 stockings!!! Plus, all of the wonderful guests brought so many goodies for other kids, there were two additional boxes of stocking stuffers donated to the Salvation Army! Violet and I are so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends that are so caring and giving to others. Thanks to Aunt Tammy, Aunt Penny and Mamaw for all of their help! God Bless and cannot wait for next year! Love to all! V and T

Miss Ella decorating some cookies.

Hallie making sure her cookies are just right.

Emmy digging in for fun!

Keilly and Weston...excellent cookie artists.

Violet and Hallie enjoying some of Mamaw's delicious treats.

There was even a visit from Santa (the kids were a little reluctant.)

Cookie Time!

Violet preferred the icing and M and Ms.

Lillie and Laura Beth

Laura and Jake having sweet fun!

Travel Review: DISNEYWORLD!

The Saturday after Thanksgiving, we packed up Violet and headed to Orlando for a fun filled Disney World vacation with the Worthington's (and Streeter's....Lisa is a former Worthington :)) It was an absolute blast! The weather was great, the company was fabulous as always and Violet had a great time (so did Wes and I!). The only drawback was V's fears of the characters close up...but oh well, the rest of the fun made up for it. Violet now loves Mickey, Minnie and Pluto is her fave! The bus rides and meeting new people was V's absolutely favorite thing to do. She is such a people person!

Getting the fun started....It's a Small World!

Magic Teacups with Dad!

Drumming in the Winnie the Poo line.

The Magic Kingdom with Christmas lights!

Up close and personal.

A budding artist! (and possible left handed!)

Fun at Epcot!

3Dglasses are cool!

Jack and Violet horsing around in Animal Kingdom.

The little people waaaay in the back...that is me and V.

Water play is super fun!

Howdy Pardner!

Check out my ears!

Relaxing at the hotel beach.

On the ferry heading to Hollywood Studios.

Dad checking out the segway.

Violet and Wes on a magic carpet ride!

Getting ready for fun!

Slide time.

Final ride on It's a Small World!

Violet is tired out....bye Disney..we will see you soon!