Christmas in Dixie

The Christmas Holiday took us on a 2,000 mile round trip from our new home in Dalton, PA to Roanoke, Va, Ridgeland, SC, Myrtle Beach, SC, our old house in Winnabow, NC, and then finally back home to PA. The time spent on the road was worth it to get to spend with our family. Our New Year's Eve plans got hampered by a stomach bug Michelle caught but other than that, the trip was a lot of fun.

There aren't many pictures past Christmas morning but plenty of memories were made. Carrington really got into the holiday spirit from learning and reading about baby Jesus' birth to understanding who Santa Claus is and what he does on Christmas eve. She was spoiled with presents from our entire family and shouldn't need a new toy or piece of clothing for a while.

Always has a cheery disposition

Listening to Peepaw sing in the church choir on Christmas Eve
Loves her Meme and Peep

Christmas Eve Family Photo

Putting cookies on the plate for Santa...

and treating herself to one too.

Cookies and Milk await for Santa's visit

Thinks she might sit up and wait for the big guy to arrive.

Reading a story of baby Jesus' birth and the Night Before Christmas (a Christmas eve tradition passed down from mommy to daughter)

Christmas morning...look what Santa left!

Reading the note Santa left Carrington.

Checking out the goods.

Santa's note and picture of the kitchen he left Carrington at her new house.

Dancing Mickey has nothing on Carrington

Getting a closer look

We've got Ears, say, "Super Cheers"

Aaron didn't want to be caught dancing alone so he took Carrington in his hands

Stocking stuffers...

Trying to find more goodies

Chapstick...a family obsession

"Oh goodie, there's more."

Minnie Pearl in all her glory!

Loves the bling!

and of course, the Chapstick

"Are these real pearls?"

Resting from all the weight she is carrying around.

Daddy's girl

I think she enjoyed having a "real" baby to play with...

and torture.

They were both busy watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Carrington recommended Madison watch.

Carrington was so happy to be in SC were she could play outside and not freeze. I think she and Granny spent a couple hours in the fresh air before ever coming back inside.

Happy New Year! Hope to see our family soon.