Misc December

Getting the star on the tree

NOT my morning girl

Found this hat and poncho idea on pinterst and my amazing mother in law brought it to life!

EVERYTHING IN THE MOUTH

6 months

Mine!

Look at those long legs! 

Maggie is growning and growing so fast.  I don't remember Charlie's babyhood going this fast!  This girl is my heart.  She started baby food - she likes everything I give her (yea!) She is obviously a really good eater.  We are still breastfeeding but am getting some relief now that food has started.  She is cooing and babbling and sitting up!  She gets on all fours and starts to rock, but I believe we're still a ways away from crawling.  She isn't sleeping through the night anymore, but it's okay, it's just because she is growing and usually needs a feeding.  She is up around 3-4 am but is quick to go back down.  She is a great sleeper and SO happy!  She loves her mommy, loves her daddy and is entranced with Charlie...they are hilarious together. I love you Maggie Moo!!

Christmas Day

We do our family Christmas on Christmas Eve and then 'Santa' comes on Christmas Day.  I wasn't sure how we'd do Christmas with  the little ones while only having Matt's kids on Christmas eve, but I really love how our tradition has evolved. 

Santa wraps in wrapping paper instead of newspaper!  What could it be!?!

By Christmas day we are done with obligations and we have a relaxing day at home.  Usually full of food, toys, movie marathons and eggnog...Merry Christmas!

McAuley Christmas

After church, we always go to Matt's parents on Christmas eve 

lt's total chaos, but always fun!

Mags was done...

With Aunt Sheila

Chad and his now wife Geneva (they eloped!!)

Chad & Danielle

Josh & Jessica

Charlie got majorly spoiled....as always

Oh Bridgette...I think my face says it all.  We're saving it for the first fancy dinner we have with her future husband's parents 

Lego book!

Christmas Eve Mass

My loves all ready for church 

Shepherd waiting to perform

St. Anne's children's mass is always this totally unorganized, hilarious, chaotic mess, I wouldn't have it any other way...I love all these children!!

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