Christmas 2010

It is hard to believe Christmas has come and gone.  But the memories will live on forever!  This was a fun year for the Bolins.  Eli was getting used to the idea of Santa Claus.  It was sooo funny on Christmas Eve morning when we had our Christmas, he did not want to go into the living room to see what Santa had left.  He was afraid that Santa was still in there.  I had to coax him out by calling him from the living room. 

These are our Christmas trees--one in the living room, one in Eli's room and my Barbie-themed tree in the dining room.

Our Christmas celebration started on Wednesday, December 22nd when we had the Hicks family Christmas at Nana and Papaw Ledford's house. 

Nana had purchased matching p.j.'s for the little ones to wear for Christmas so we had them try them on for a quick photo!  Thanks Mom!!

This photo of Harper somehow reminds me of Cindy Lou Who. I guess it is the big bow in her hair....  It is a beautiful photo of my pretty little niece!

Jones

Winston

I can't believe I didn't get a photo of Fletcher--not sure why!


The next day we celebrated Harper's 3rd Birthday at her Breakfast with Santa on Thursday, December 23rd! This was the first year that we were able to participate on her special occasion since her actual birthday is on December 26 and we have manged to be out of town each year. Here are a few photos from her party...

Before going to bed, Ken read the Christmas story out of the Bible.  This is such a good tradition to keep the focus on the real meaning of the season.  Ken's dad also does this before the family opens any gifts.

As I already mentioned, we celebrated Christmas on Christmas Eve Morning at our house before leaving for Virginia later that afternoon.    Eli really enjoyed what Santa left for him in the middle of our living room floor, but I think Daddy enjoyed it just as much!

We arrived in Carrollton, VA (Hampton Roads Area) on Christmas Day to spend Christmas with Ken's family.  I thought it was pretty cool that the grandkid's stockings which were hung in the order of birth--Chandler, Austin, Kyle, Eli spelled CAKE!

Eli enjoyed playing with his Cousins. This is Chandler and Eli.

Aunt Tracea and Uncle Mike

The Bolin Clan!

Virginia also got their share of the snow, but it didn't start until Christmas night. These were taken two days later.  I love the snow covered Manger scene!