Christmas Part 2

In the afternoon, we headed out to G-Ma and Grandpa's house for the rest of the day.  We had a fun time opening presents and introducing Hattie to her Uncle Travis.  It was the first time they had met!  Later that evening, GG, Aunt Jan, Uncle Tommy, Rachel, and Josh came into town.  We had such a great time visiting and opening more presents.  Of course by this point, Ainslee was a present opening addict! :)  Although we didn't spend the night, we pretty much spent the next few days out at G-Ma and Grandpa's house.  We spent lots of time playing, watching football, and eating!  We don't get to see that side of the family very often, but we can't wait to see everyone again in May for cousin Rachel's wedding!

Hattie playing with her Uncle Travis

 G-Ma's girl

 Daddy got a ladder!

 Ainslee & Hattie help G-Ma open her present

 GG and Aunt Jan watch Ainslee open gifts

 GG and Ainslee's tea party

 GG and Hattie Cakes

Christmas Part 1

We woke up Christmas morning in our own house, a first for us!  It was a strange feeling, but quite nice to not have to pack for two small children.  Ainslee and Hattie must have been very good this year, because Santa sure did make a visit to our house!  Grammie and Pop walked up the street and opened presents with us.  Ainslee was very good at helping everyone and was so excited.  Hattie seemed to sense that it was a special day too, because she was extremely happy and smiled all morning!

What did Santa bring?!

 We'll have lots of fun in this!

 Santa left Hattie toys too!

 Pop with his girls

 Daddy enjoying his new cookbook

 Grammie taught Ainslee how to play her new piano

 Just hanging out in her new exersaucer

Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas Eve down the street at Grammie and Pop's house.  Grammie came with us to the Christmas Eve service at our church that evening.  It was a service designed specifically for families with young children...so if they screamed it wasn't a big deal :)  I think this is going to be a part of our Christmas tradition, since we will probably always be in Kerrville.  It is a great way for the girls to see and hear what Christmas truly is about, before the present madness kicks in.  I loved how Ainslee could tell us who each of the people were in her nativity set this year (except for the "Girl Wise Man"- granted he does kind of have long hair ).  We came home and had a traditional tamales and chili dinner with Memaw and Putt.  It was great evening, but Ainslee ended the night with a terrible fit so we didn't get to leave cookies and milk for poor Santa...maybe next year!

Grammie and Pop

The Gilbreath 4

 Hattie helped Grammie make the rice

 My First Christmas

 Ainslee was ready for presents!

 They each got to open one gift

 Memaw helped Ainslee unwrap her new blankie

5 Months Old

This picture really sums up Hattie at 5 months.  She is all smiles!  She just scrunches up her nose and gives the biggest grin you've ever seen.  She is still a pretty content and easy going baby, but she has developed a case of stranger anxiety.  It amazes me that a baby so young can know and recognize certain people.  She sure knows Mommy, Daddy, and Big Sister!  She had been doing a great job sleeping at night, but just in the past few days has started waking up multiple times :(  We also had to move her up to size 2-3 diapers, due to repeated blow-outs, so I'm pretty sure we are in the midst of a growth spurt.  I told she is big enough already, but I don't think she's listening to me.  It looks like "solids" will be in her near future...



Visit with Santa

Hattie was super excited to go see Santa, Ainslee wasn't so sure...

Ains was fine, as long as Grammie was holding her hand

Ainslee quickly jumped down, but Hattie was pretty comfy.

Cute girls

Party Time

Ainslee had a wonderful time celebrating her third birthday with lots of family and friends.  We were quite blessed to even have old friends come in from San Antonio just to spend the day celebrating!  Aunt Yo was party planner extraordinaire and created the decorations, made the cupcakes, and the cake!  Everything was so cute and festive!  We had a great time playing outside on the playground and running around the backyard.  Ainslee's new pink Barbie Jeep from G-Ma and Grandpa was hit with all the kiddos!  As usual, Ainslee was not a fan of the "happy birthday song" and threw a fit while everyone sang, but I can't wait for her to see the pictures when she's older, haha!  Thanks to everyone who helped to make the day special for our big girl!