Christmas in Georgia

We headed to Georgia on December 19th. Nick had to be back two days after Christmas to work so we went and spent time with the family before Christmas. Considering the fact that it is a 4 1/2 hour flight which Wills spent on our laps he did really well on the air plain.

We spent the days before Christmas hanging out, staying up late, and trying to get Wills to adjust to the time difference.

Chris, Missy, and Anna arrived on Saturday (for those who don't know Nick is number 1 of the 8 and Missy is number 2.) We were really excited for there arrival for several reasons. It had been a long time since we had seen them last (almost two years can you believe that!!!) So clearly Anna and Wills had never met. Nick especially enjoys the times he gets to see Missy as they were best buds growing up and when she is absent a big piece of "home" is missing for him. So the big introduction of the two little ones was kind of funny. Anna and Wills just kind of stared at each other for awhile. I think it took a couple hours and a nap before they really started playing together. They did have a great time and it is so nice to have a cousin Wills age.

So Christmas morning arrived and unfortunately for Hannah, the California bums slept in, but eventually the festivities were under way. Everyone had a great time opening gifts and sharing in the mutual delight of all that was received. Wills and Anna had so many gifts to open that they had to take a snack break and then return for more later.

Wills and Anna's trampoline time with Grandpa and Aunt Jenny

Anna's hair was sticking up cause of the static

Uncle Rob playing his new Nintendo DS

Hanging out in the Kitchen where work was constantly being done. I think in this picture a lemon merengue pie and several pie crust were being made. Nick and Wills were making hot, cold chocolate. Nicks special mix.

Anna wondering when her makeover began. Funny Katie was simultaneously wondering when hers ended. You did look great when it was finished Katie!

Christmas morning...

Wills first present
Wills received so many fun gifts but his favorites were two he didn't get. Katie bought Anna a weasel ball. This fake furry weasel is stuck to the ball, you flip the batteries on and the thing moves all over. Wills thought it was great!! Anna, Missy, and Sarah weren't as sold. Wills other favorite toy wasn't even opened. It was Uncle Rob's rocket launcher box. Wills thought it was so fun to push the box around and around the floor.

Uncle Jon gave Wills a Jack-in-the-box. Wills thought it was pretty fun. Here as his smile when it popped out. This picture also shows our little mans snaggle tooth.

Anna moving in for a hug. Wills wasn't digging any hugs this particular morning even though at other times he gave her some really nice hugs. Wills thoughts "wow girlfriend back it up" lol!
Anna will sit and look at books for a really long time. I can hardly get Wills to sit still while I read him one.

Little Anna just hanging out with Grandma having a snack.








Grandma got the swifter out and made it small so the kids could push it all around the house.

Anna studying Geography
Wills doing who knows what?

Although we are thankful to be home we had a wonderful time in Georgia. Thanks to all the Moulton's, but especially grandma, for all the hard work cooking and cleaning for all of us. We hope everyone else had a Christmas that was as wonderful as ours.