We're back

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On the left is Natalie at her dedication in Lenoir. Candy made this dress, it is beautiful. The bottom of the dress is lace that she took from my wedding dress. The picture on the right is Natalie before one of our church Christmas Parties.

We are back from our two week excursion to the east coast. We had a great time visiting family and friends. As always, we wish we could stay longer. I'm going to try and recap our visit by the following list of things I love. Enjoy!

I love:

God,

Jesus' Birthday,

Chris,

Natalie,

Family,

Cool foreheads,

Normal looking belly buttons,

Intestines where they belong,

Active bowel sounds,

ER Nurses who are nicer then the doctors,

Best friends who are pediatricians,

Pushing baby hernia's back into the belly,

Bubble wrap (so I can know what to feel for),

Calm husbands,

Calmer father-in-laws,

Amazing family,

Great family doctor to come home to,

Christmas,

New clothes,

A family together for the first time in years,

New in-laws,

Happy babies,

Easy airports,

Weddings,

Comfy hotel beds,

Good traveling weather,

And...

A snow day after we get home.

I think that sums up our last two weeks. I'm anxious to hear about your Christmas! Happy New Year!

Santa and Natalie!

Natalie enjoyed pulling Santa's beard. We should have explained that wasn't very nice. She had sweet potatoes today, I think they are a favorite. We got it all over her because she kept moving towards the spoon. We also celebrated our Christmas today since we are leaving next weekend. It's been fun. We love you all, have a Merry Christmas!

Allison

Christmas pictures

Natalie can sit up all by herself now...she is having lots of fun looking at the world from a new angle. Here are a couple of pics. In case anyone wants to know, she looks just like my mom in that first picture. She is looking more and more like my mom's baby pictures all the time. It's funny because I don't look like my mom much at all, but obviously I had some of her genes to pass on. :) I think my mom is beautiful so it will be more then fine with me if Natalie looks like her. You all have a great day!
Allison