Christmas...double the fun, double the pictures,....

double the time it takes Mommy to get it all put together. This is by far the longest most picture heavy post I ever done. Without further ado, here is all about Miss Madeline's first Christmas.


Madeline's 1st Christmas began on Christmas Eve night. She celebrated with her Grandma and Grandpa Brown, Uncle Dave, Aunt Tonnie and cousins Mason and Zoe. We ate dinner together and then got to the fun stuff...opening presents. She was quick at learning how to get into her presents. However, one gold ribbon that was on the 2nd gift she opened stayed with her throughout the entire evening ;) She got an activity table and tea set from her grandparents. She loves the table. She has had practice on her cousins' before and knew just what to do. Here are some pics from the evening.

Let's get this show on the road

Presents!!

Let me in this thing

Whoa, check this out!

Must have golden ribbon

First tea set

Even excited for Daddy's presents
(still has golden ribbon)

I'm really getting the hang of this present thing.
(All while holding onto this golden ribbon)

Grandma with her grandbabies

The best we could do.

I love it!

We survived!

On Christmas Day, we had lunch with Grandpa, Grandma, and Great Granny Bishop. Then on the way home we stopped by to wish Great Grandmother and Aunt Ruth a Merry Christmas too. Here are some more pics.

Did Santa come?

Why of course he did!

YaY!

Showing Granny some of her loot

I love this Christmas stuff

Happy 1st Christmas!

Hello Christmas dinner!

Helping Granny open her gifts!
(Found the golden ribbon again)

Four Generations

We made it home on Saturday night in time to feed the lady and put her to bed. Mommy and Daddy stayed up way too late unpacking, washing, wrapping, organizing, and repacking for the trip to Abilene.

We headed out west after church on Sunday and arrived just in time for Great Grandpa and Grandma Betts' 60th Wedding Anniversary party.

Monday was the big Hanson Christmas gift exchange. She really became an old pro at unwrapping packages by the end of the night.

Here are some pictures of all the festivities.

Center of attention

Matching outfits courtesy of Mamaw

Stocking time

Something doesn't belong

Now we've got it right

You've gotta love Snoopy when your Grandpa is Charlie Brown

Waiting for presents w/ Uncle Delton

Matching jammies

More matching jammies

Bird watching w/ Uncle Delton & Cousin Heidi

Playing w/ Aunt Dea

Saying goodbye to Aunt Beckie & Uncle Brent

and Uncle Bob
(Can you tell it's naptime?)

Love you Mamaw

And goodbye Great Grandma

We are very proud of our little girl; she traveled so well and keeps her sunny disposition throughout most situations. All of her cousins were either sick, had been sick or got sick while she was around them. We are praying that she can stay healthy despite all of her exposure. She is also getting ready to cut some top teeth. She has one and a little bit of teeth on the bottom, and her top gums are super puffy. Christmas Day she really wasn't her super smiley self. We think she did great and hope she has many more wonderful holiday times with her family.