Trip to Nashville!

The kids and I got to spend the week after Christmas in Nashville thanks to my dad and Patsy! We had a really nice condo right across from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Opry Mills! The Christmas lights were awesome! My mom and stepdad decided to go along with us which made the trip even more fun! Opry Mills is the big shopping mall right there and I have to say that was Madisyn's most favorite place! The first night we ate at the Rainforest Cafe' which is a favorite of the kids. The wait was 2 hrs. so we spent that time in Bass Pro Shops easily! On New Year's Eve we went back to Rainforest Cafe' for a "volcano" which is a whoppin dessert! (Courtesy of my mom!) At the Gaylord we took the boat ride around inside the hotel which was really neat! We were gone from Monday to Thursday which was nice because it still gave us a long weekend before going back to school!

Christmas...a little late!

I know, I know.....Im slow at getting things put on here! We all had a great Christmas and I hope everyone else did! I love reading everyones blogs and getting updated! We are always busy like everyone else. Christmas Eve we went to my baby sisters for Christmas with my dad which is always nice! Christmas morning the kids and I got up about 4:30, whew! Then we went to my moms for Christmas breakfast which is a ritual! Then the kids went with their dad for the rest of the day to celebrate Christmas with him! I just had a couple pictures that I just had to post from Christmas! First is of my dad (due date unkown!) and my baby sister who is due March 3rd with Collin James!!

and of course the jokester (following in his grandpas footsteps!) Wyatt showing his belly compared to Natalie! Of course, just so you all know, both my dad and Wyatt were kind of sticking those bellies out! Well, Wyatt was! HaHA

We all ended up having a great Christmas! I love getting together and eating and all the conversations that go around the table during the day! I'm also glad when it is over because it gets to be so hectic sometimes! Wyatt and Madisyn both were happy I believe with their large load of items from everyone! I tell everybody every year not to get them sooo much stuff but for some reason it never really works that way! Oh well! We are all very thankful for what we have! Here is a picture of my two happy little "elves" Christmas morning!