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Presley's 1st Christmas!

My Favorite Christmas Cookies!


Christmas was a blurrrr.....but a great one. We were able to see all our family & let them be apart of Presley's 1st Christmas which was really special. Presley did really well. I think she was overwhelmed by all the attention and gifts. The one thing that caught Wes and I off guard was the sound of wrapping paper tearing scared her. She would cry at the sound of it. It was a little funny. We will have to work on this before her 1st Birthday.

She is also scared of Santa. Wes & I took her the Friday before Christmas and she was not to keen on the jolly man in the red suit. We ended up having to sit with her for the picture. After that experience anyone with a hat on that was remotely the color of red she would freak out. So I am guessing it was a traumatic experience for her....but we will try it again next year. ;)

Wes and I loved sharing this Christmas with our daughter. We made so many wonderful memories with her and with our family. Thanks to all who shared in Presley's 1st Christmas....it would not have been the same without you.

Special Memories of Christmas:

I love baking!!

Showing all 8 teeth! She loves squishing her nose when she smiles.

Visiting Santa!

Riding in Santa's Sleigh

Laughing at the Bow on Presley's head

Playing with her gifts from Aunt Faith & Uncle Toby

Presley not paying attention. :)

Christmas Eve at Grandpa & Nana's House


Kisses from Nana on Christmas Eve!

Playing with some of her gifts!!

Santa Came!!

Presley helping Daddy open his gift from Santa

Christmas morning with Daddy!

Going through Presley's Stocking

Swinging with Grandpa on Christmas at my Uncle Danny & Aunt Cindy's house

I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!

Christmas is now less than a week away. I can barely stand it!! I love Christmas!! I have been listening to Christmas music since beginning/mid November. This is my absolute favorite time of year. It is hard to believe that Presley's 1st Christmas is around the corner. Time has flown by. We went and looked at Christmas lights the other night. Presley loved it. Below are a few pictures from our adventure. I hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful Christmas season!!!

Our Tree!

Merry Christmas~

Yay for Christmas!

This was the coolest and most festive house we saw. The owner even stands outside and hands out candycanes. :)

Wes & Presley enjoying all the lights

Brent & Jenny: Our Friends

Brent & Jenny

Wes and I had to say goodbye to two of our closest friends and neighbors over the weekend. Our friend Brent works for CAT and was promoted/transferred to a location in Mississippi. So him and his wife Jenny moved on Saturday. I never thought it would be so hard to say goodbye. Wes and I were pretty bummed on Sunday. They were our black ball, burger cooking, coffee drinking, story telling, good hearted buddies. Having them just a few doors down was answered prayer.

Brent & Jenny: You will be missed. We look forward to visiting you in Mississippi. We love you guys and our so blessed to have you both as friends!! God bless!!


"Many people walk in and out of your life, but only true friends leave footprints in your heart!!"

Goofing off at Darci's

Me, Presley and my dearest friend Jen

Wes and the guys. (I don't know what Mark was doing in the picture. lol)

Hanging out at Brent & Jen's

Brent & Jen giving Presley love!

Pancake Breakfast at the Firehouse

APEX CHRISTMAS PARADE

Pancake Breakfast at the Firehouse

In front of the Christmas Tree in Downtown Apex

Presley & Mom before parade

Presley & Daddy before the parade

Mommy & Presley waiting for everything to start

We went to the parade with our friends Dave, Lauren & Caroline Raymer

All Smiles at the paradeDaddy & Presley looking at the floats

Last Saturday we had our annual Christmas Pancake Breakfast at the fire house followed by the Apex Christmas Parade that evening. Wes, Presley and I had a blast. Uncle Stephen was able to hang out with us and visit/play with Presley. Our friends Dave, Lauren and their little girl Caroline met us there. It was a great morning. I love these kinds of events. It makes are now large town seem small again. We came back that evening for the annual Christmas parade! We bundled Presley up from head to toe. She was an absolute cutie. Her nose was pink all night....just like Rudolfs! She absolutely loved the parade!! She was mesmerized by all the lights and music. What a great way to kick off the month of December and CHRISTMAS!!!

I have been a little behind in updating our blog. I'm hoping to catch up this weekend. Stay tuned!

The teeth are still coming!!

Presley now has a total of 7 teeth in her little mouth. I can see the eight tooth but it hasn't quite broken through yet. Will this child ever get a brake? My heart goes out to her. Since 4 months she has averaged 2 teeth a month. Hopefully after this eighth tooth pokes through she will have some down time before anymore start appearing.