South Carolina Christmas

After Christmas we went to visit the Thomas side of the family in South Carolina. The kids had a blast playing with their cousins, aunts and uncles, and grandparents.

Conner was more interested in the dogs on the porch that presents.

Miley in her new Cozy Coupe

Aunt Megan and Chance

Megan and Brody working the Thomas puzzle

Brody looking in his stocking

Maura not wanting to stop for a picture

Christmas Morning

As excited as they were for Santa to come visit, Maura and Brody had to be woken up Christmas morning. Conner woke up first, so Chris and I decided to wake the twins.

Conner wanted to lollipops out of the stocking!

Brody sporting his Thomas the Train boots

Maura pushing her new baby in the stroller and car seat

opening presents

seeing who gets which present

Christmas in Savannah

This weekend we had Christmas in Savannah. Maura and Brody are really understanding Christmas this year, so they are beyond excited waiting for Santa to come!

Brody checking out his presents

Maura icing gingerbread cookies with TeTa

Conner playing with Ang and Mikey

Conner in his new chair

Day at the park

fun at the park

sliding with TeTa

Brody


Maura on her new bike

Christmas Program

Brody and Maura had their Christmas program at school. Surprisingly Brody sang every song! They both did a fabulous job at their first school program.

Halloween 2011

Halloween was a success this year because Maura and Brody both loved it. By the second house, they both were running up to the door screaming "trick or treat"! This was a welcome change considering Brody did not approach one door last year. Conner dressed up and just went along for the ride in his stroller.

Thomas the Train, Belle and little fireman

Thomas the Train

Belle

First Trip to the Dentist

Today was the first trip to the dentist for Maura and Brody. Dr. Whatley was great with both of them. Not a tear was shed, so they both got goodies bags before leaving the office. Once we got home, Brody did ask if he had to go back any time soon! We won't be going back for six months since on one had cavities.

Brody before and after

Maura before and after

Conner's First Birthday

Today was Conner's first birthday, and we had his party in Savannah. All of the immediate Thomas and Hazlip family was able to attend, so Conner had a great time playing.

Brody riding Conner's Thomas the Train

Grandmommy and Conner

Miley and Conner

Conner walking

Conner and TeTa

Maura, Brody and Conner

Conner's first birthday cake

a little unsure about the cake at this point

He devoured the cake!

North Augusta

This weekend we went to visit the great grandparents in North Augusta. It was a treat to have all five Thomas grandchildren in the same place at once. We had some fabulous photos of the grandchildren with the Thomases and the Taylors. Surprisingly, none of the children had a meltdown that day!

Conner

Great Grandmother Taylor rocking Chance

Maura was infatuated with the pink sofa at the Taylors, so she posed for this picture!

Miley

Maura rocking Miley's babydoll

Brody

Grandmother Taylor helping Brody with his ice cream

Great Grandmother and Great Granddaddy Taylor
Conner, Maura, Brody, Chance and Miley

Scott, Chance, Brandi, Miley, PawPaw, Brody, Maw, Maura, Chris and Conner

PawPaw, Conner, Maura, Miley, Maw, Chance and Brody

Maura, Conner, PawPaw, Miley and Brody

First Days of School

Maura and Brody started preschool Monday. Brody was not super happy to be missing cartoons while he was at school, but he did have a fun day!


Maura and Brody

Maura, Brody and Conner

First day of school
(Brody was not very happy. He is still watching cartoons in this picture!)

Brody, Conner and Maura
(They wanted a picture with Conner in his classroom!)