.: Feliz Navidad!

Whew! Christmas was a whirlwind of family, fun, food, and.... Five million toys!! We had a really great visit from Nana and Grandpa. They spoiled the kiddos! We enjoyed after kiddo bedtime by the chiminea and gametime with Savannah. Ohhh and Savannah put stickers all over Grandpas head, she thought it was hilarious. Grandpa played right along. On christmas eve we made a feast, baked and decorated cookies for santa, and went to sleep so Santa could come! The next morning we werent dissapointed. Santa brought eveything that was on Savannahs list....and more. So far the cardboard candy house, and Cars movie toy garage with cars seem to be the favorites. She hasnt touched the Belle doll, our little tomboy! Little E likes his Elefun ball popper, workbench and new music toys. Kevin and i really enjoyed shopping for one another this year too! Thank You Tammy and Pinterest! I got new Reva Tory flats and some awesome jeans. Kevin got a bunch of Vineyard Vines clothes and some under armour gear. On christmas morning afterbslugging through all Santa brought we went over to Mimi and Grandads for breakfast and more presents. For dinner the whole Palmer fam came to our house! Yes all 16 people and it was Great! Savannah even enlisted helpers to color in her house. Check out our group shot on the porch (only place i coud ome up with to fit everyone)!!! This is for our Christmas 2011 frame.

Today is New Years eve and we are on our way to Augusta to celebrate with a bunch of new and old friends at Champions Retreat. We've rented a big cabin and there is a big event with live music, gambling, and food. The company will be great so i know the evening will be!

2011 has been an amazing year, i get all choked up thinking about it. God has blessed us with an amazing family, our two children are true gifts. I relish every moment with them. When i was making Savannahs breakfast this morning she said "mommy you dont have to work today?" i told her no but that Haydee was stillngoing to come over. She got a puzzled look on her face and she said "but why if you dont have to work?" i told her that daddy and i were going to spend the night away and that she was going to have Haydee to have a sleepover. She burst into tears saying she didnt wnat us to leave. I felt terrible, i realized she looks forward to our weekends together as much as we do. After some conversation i had her settled down. Shes still sad we are leaving i could see it in her eyes as we left although the sweet sole never whined or cried she just said she couldnt wait for us to come back. I swear i almost didnt leave, that was tough. I heard someone say once that today is your last day with your child this little...ugh so true. I dont like missing a moment although it is good for mommy and daddy to have time alone too. Such a delicate balance....but we are blessed to have the opportunity to have both. Cheers to 2012!!!!