Christmas Day

Merry Christmas!  SANTA CAME!  We had a wonderful Christmas Day and Christmas Dinner (compliments to the chef - myself!)

Sage got all natural treats from Nana

Ricardo and Kara

Wyatt got a Hess Helicopter/Transporter that has blades that actually move!  This toy is awesome!

Mt favorite new thing!  A portable fireplace!  It puts out awesome heat! 

Beautiful Li sitting and waiting to open another gift.

I think she may be bum-burping...dunno?

Wyatt was given a lot of automobiles for Christmas.  This kid is SO happy!

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was full of fun.  We first went to our clubhouse to see Santa.  He read to us "The Night Before Christmas"!  Afterward, we went into a private room to get pictures and presents.  Each of the kids received an early gift from Santa.  

After visiting with Santa, off we went to a local Assisted Living Home to make Candy Cane Reindeer.  I wanted to do something special for these folks.  Have you ever noticed that it is the elderly that ALWAYS get forgotten during the holidays?  As a tribute to my Grandmother, Bobby, I wanted to do something special for those that once lead our great country and show appreciation and love.  I'm lucky to have such a wonderful family that wanted to join in the festivities.  My husband, children, mom, mother in law, and father in law all came.  

(Sorry about the quality of the pictures.  The quality of a phone picture is NOTHING to my camera.)

At Chambrel

Candy Canes, Pipe-cleaners, puff balls, gem stickers and eyes (with glue) helped create some amazing reindeer!  I've learned that Elmer's Glue doesn't dry fast enough, so from now on I'll use stickers!  

The lady you see in pink was so adorable.  She kept singing and the others would join in.

Lilah is helping with the pipe-cleaner antlers.

Wyatt found the fish-ies and loved watching them swim.

We hope you had a wonderful and safe Holiday!  With love, The Baileys

Breakfast with Santa at J. Christopher's

Once again, we took the kids to see Santa at J. Christopher's.  It was fun.  This year, our friends joined us - Marielle. Antonie, Mrythe, and Jasmijn!  I think they enjoyed it, too.  

Lilah waiting to go see Santa was cuddling with a huge stuffed animal.

Wyatt and Mommy

Lilah, Daddy and Wyatt

My amazing hubby!

I was told that the girls asked if Santa spoke Deutsche (sp?)!  What a great question!

Wyatt was lap hopping and here he is on Antonie's lap. 

I'm sure Lilah is giving Santa an earful of what she'd like for Christmas.

Getting Ready for Christmas

Time for Christmas!  Daddy and Lilah put up the Christmas tree and did such a lovely job!  Ashton came the day after Thanksgiving and likes to find the best hiding spots to watch over the kids.  We are looking forward to a fantastic holiday season!  

Daddy and Lilah fluffing the branches

Time to put ornaments on!

PERFECT!

Great spot, Ashton!!

Wyatt is "stealing" my Thanksgiving burrito!  These burritos are the best!  Cram 'em full of leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner and YUMMM-MEEE!!

Ashton is part of the family!