Jesus Loves Me

Last night, Addison started pretending her flashlight was a microphone. She was singing us all kinds of her favorite songs. One of her favorites right now is the Baby Jesus song aka "Away in a Manger." The cutest part was at the end when she said "thank em" and bowed to us.

This is one of our favorite songs she sings these days.

Xtreme Conference and Addison's First Trip Away

This week was our first trip with the youth at FBCHS. We went to Pigeon Forge for the Xtreme Conference. We had a great time and really enjoyed hanging out with the students. While we were gone, Addison spent the night with Bro. Mike, Mrs. Stephanie and Savannah in Georgia one night, and then went to stay the rest of the week with Nana and Papa in Florida. Although she had some rough times during the nights, the reports we got back were that she was good. I think momma had a little harder time with it.

Youth at FBCHS

Addison playing with Blake and Ashlyn and Bro. Mike's parents house. Bro. Mike's dad (Addison called him Grandpa) gave the kids coke in these little mugs to drink. They loved it, of course, and chased him around asking for more.

Playing dress up with Savannah and Ashlyn

Christmas in Florida

Christmas in Florida was fun and very busy. Here are some pictures of our week together:

On Saturday, December 18th, we went to see Kenzie's Christmas dance recital. It was a lot of fun, and Addison really enjoyed watching this year.

Kenzie in her elf outfit for dance.

Making a snowman out of stickers with Gavin and Aunt Katie.

Playing on Papa's ipad.

Aunt Mary Ann french braided Addison's hair for me while we were there.

Hanging out with Gavin and Mason.

Logan and Addison enjoyed a tea party with her new tea set from Grandma.

Playing a game Kenzie got for Christmas called Handbands. It is a really fun game where you try to ask questions to guess what you have on your head.

Wearing her Christmas pj's from Aunt JeniLee.

Family picture before the Christmas Eve service at FBC Chipley.

All the boys had their chucks(shoes) on, so I had to take a picture.

The girls

Nana bought matching pj's for the kids.

Opening presents with mom:)

Enjoying the new ride from Nana and Papa.

If you listen closely, at the very end of her ride you can hear her say, "that was awesome!"

We also went to Aunt Mary Ann's on Christmas Day to enjoy time with the Guettler family. We had a blast, as always, playing all the Christmas games they had prepared. Can't wait to get together again.

Train Ride and More Christmas Lights

On Tuesday, my family got together and went to see Christmas lights on a train ride in Bristol. Although the lights weren't the greatest, the kids had a great time on the train, and I really enjoyed spending the night with family!!

Waiting in line for the train ride.

Sabannah aka Savannah

Trying on Logan's new hat.

Sisters

Little kids

Train ride line up

There were some live scenes during the ride that were pretty cool.

Some of the lights we saw.

Live nativity

The family minus my dad who was taking the picture.

Christmas in Georgia

We celebrated Christmas a little early at the Sawyer house this year. Addison and I are leaving for Florida on Friday, so we decided instead of hauling all the presents with us, we would just open them before we left. Of course, she is too little to understand that Santa is supposed to come on a particular day, so it wasn't that big of a deal.

She was so excited when she got out of the bathtub to find presents under the tree from Santa, Grandma and Grandpa and Great Grandma and Grandpa.

She is really into arts and crafts this year, so I was really excited to make this purchase for her 3rd Christmas. She really likes the magnetic side.

"I wonder what's in here?"

Oobie eyes!!

Christmas 2010...and yes, she is spoiled.

Enjoying one of her new toys.

Our First Snow in Georgia

Today we experienced our first snow in Georgia. It snowed pretty much all day, and this Florida girl enjoyed every minute of it:) On Monday, Michelle took us further north to see a little more snow. Addison and I had a blast, but of course we were too cold to last too long. I can't wait to see more of this white stuff!!!

Snow from our balcony at the apartment.

Visiting the Walmart parking lot further north for some thicker snow.

She didn't really know what to think when she fell in it.
Can't wait to build a snowman with her!

After church on Sunday.

Visit from Uncle Colby, Christmas Parade, Lights, and a Gingerbread House

This weekend was busy but lots of fun. Uncle Colby came down on Friday and stayed with us for the weekend. We were SO excited to have him visit. While he was here, we were able to enjoy the Christmas parade down town, look at Christmas lights, and make a gingerbread house.

Listening to the the book Grandma recorded with Uncle Colby

Of course, we had to go eat Mexican while Colby was here. We miss eating on Sunday evenings with him at Cancuns.
Fun times with Uncle Colby

"Do it again," she kept telling him.
She loves him!

Waiting on the parade to start.

Getting warmed up with momma.

Making her first gingerbread house with daddy.

Decorating the scenery
Finished product. She really enjoyed testing the candy out.

This was the perfect way to see lights with a little one. This house had it's own radio station to tune in to. It was a 20 minute show and Addison loved it. They also brought around candy canes to the car while we were there. The video isn't the clearest, but you can at least get an idea of what it was like.

They have a hologram of Santa in the window which was really cool. Addison liked it too as you can see... or hear at least.