All Tuckered Out

Natalie was playing with her new Christmas toys on the floor and fell asleep with one of the rings from her Rock-a-Stack on her arm. I think she's been taking lessons from Diesel.

Natalie's First Taste of Mexican Food

OK, so we didn't really give her Mexican food, but she loved the mashed avacado and it sure did look like guacamole. She was a green mess by the time we were done!

Christmas with the Aamoths

We had our fourth and final Christmas celebration on Sunday the 27th at my mom and dad's house in Watkinsville. After brunch, gifts, and dinner, a few people attempted to figure out the rules to The Game of Life. For those of us who played the game as kids, the rules seemed much more complicated than we remembered. I can hear myself now..."Back when I was a kid, Life was so simple!"

Natalie napping in Mommy's new Ergo.

Diesel protecting his Christmas present.

Mom opening her new sewing machine. I can't wait for my sewing lessons, Mom!!

Natalie opening gifts with Peepah.

Post-meal relaxation time.

Christmas Day with the Rigdons

On Christmas Day, the three of us drove to Aunt Amy and Uncle Kyle's house in Powder Springs to celebrate with the Rigdon side of the family. It was nice to see everyone and we especially enjoyed meeting cousin Lisa for the first time. Here are some pics from Christmas Day:

Unfortunately, this was the best family photo. Natalie was beginning her melt-down sequence at this point.

4/5ths of the Williams boys.

Everyone "helping" Uncle Scott pick up wrapping paper.

The newest additions to the Rigdon clan: Lisa and Natalie

Sweet Lisa taking a night-night.

Christmas Eve With the Brays

Allen and I hosted Christmas Eve with the Bray side of our family this year. It was the first time we have been able to have Allen's entire family over all at once. After dinner, Porter and Gracie serenaded us with a few Christmas carols and then we opened gifts by the fire. Here are a few pictures from the evening:

Uncle Eric was especially fond of Natalie's giraffe.

Baxter got into the Christmas spirit by enjoying some of Allen's eggnog.

Meega and Pop Pop with their grands.

The kids with their new cashmere scarves.

Going Bananas

Who doesn't like bananas? They're cheap, healthy, sweet, and filling! Well, apparently Natalie doesn't like bananas. At least not on the first go-round. She wasn't digging the plain bananas, so I mixed them with the rice cereal. She wasn't easily fooled. That's our girl!

Christmas with the Gastons

On Sunday we spent the evening at GABY's (Great Aunt Betty's ) with the Aamoth/Few/Gaston/Johnson clan. We spiced up the annual white elephant exchange this year by exchanging bar essentials instead of Christmas ornaments. It was a lovely evening filled with food, family, and festivity. We're looking forward to the other family get-togethers this week!

Sally and Natalie with Katie, Ryan, and Raleigh from Texas


Natalie having fun with Peepah.


Granddaddy, Mema, Mom, and Dad.

lNatalie hanging out with sweet Raleigh.

Mom, cousin Jo, and Dad.

Ryan, Katie, and Kelsey.

Allen and our hostess with the mostess - Great Aunt Betty Jo Bob.