Christmas 2011 was wonderful for our family. One of the best parts was getting to spend it with Grandma and Grandpa Mann. It was so much fun to share our traditions with them and create the spirit and magic of Christmas together. It was a year that we will never forget. Of course, I wish I would've captured more of it on camera, but here is a little glimpse through a couple of pictures I did take.
Makayla created an instant bond with Grandpa. He can put her to sleep like nobody else can. It was so sweet to see her face light up when she saw him. He is such a sweet Grandpa and I am constantly amazed with how incredible he is with babies. I have yet to meet a baby that doesn't fall head over heels for him (and vice versa) :)
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Not the best picture of my Christmas dinner table, but I wanted to get a shot of the BEAUTIFUL new plates that my mom and dad gave me for Christmas. I LOVE them. Not only do I love the design, but I also love that they are Correll, which means they are durable and shatter resistant. The perfect plate set for our family. When my mom was here helping with Makayla, I had told her how much I love that my girls know how to do the dishes and load/unload the dishwasher BUT through the process of learning, my 8 piece plate set has dwindled to 5. So, not only did she send me durable beautiful plates, she also get me a set of 12. No, we are not going to have a family of 12 ( I would definitely have to be checked into a mental hospital..that many children takes a special woman...like you Tasha) but we do love to have company for dinner quite often and we also REALLY need some backups. :)
4 comments:
What a darling family!! It looks like you had a very happy Christmas! What a beautiful group of ladies you have have:) xoxo
You have such a beautiful family! Melissa, you don't look any older than when we first got to know you - amazing! As for the family of 12, don't be too sure that I won't be checked into a mental hospital - it could happen any day! I'm sure you are even a better Mom than I was. I think you are at the hardest part of parenting - when you have lots of little ones, but your oldest ones aren't old enough to babysit or be super helpful. Now I have five children old enough to babysit, help with meals, etc. And, I have one old enough to drive! That makes a huge difference. I can tell that you're doing a great job.
Love the pictures! Aaron is looking over my shoulder and he said "who is that other little girl? Oh it's Cloey!" He still pictures her as the little girl when you guys left!
Great pictures! I can't believe Hailey is in a big girl bed! Wow!
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