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CHRISTMAS DAY AT NANNY AND PAPA'S HOUSE

John Brady opening his new cowboy boots!
It's Happy Abby!
An accident waiting to happen!
John Brady stuffs bubble gum tape in his gorilla's mouth!

We always celebrate Christmas with my mom and dad on Christmas afternoon. We usually have soup or chili, but this time mom made chicken and dressing. I didn't get to eat her dressing on turkey day because of my surgery so she made it especially for me. It was AWESOME!! Thanks mom!

Mom and dad enjoyed playing with the kids while Brady and I took a much needed nap! Afterwards we ate yummy cheescake that Brady made and delicious red velvet cake that mom made.

Mom and dad helped us load the van with toys and children and we headed home. On our way home the only sounds we heard came from 2 talking baby dolls, 4 talking cats, and one talking gorilla!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks mom and dad for a great Christmas!

Christmas morning at the Lawsons

After the kids open presents, everyone comes to our house for breakfast on Christmas morning. This year we enjoyed biscuits, eggs, sausage, bacon, and waffles with Nanny, Papa, MeMe, Pop, and Uncle Josh. Dave, Courtney, and Lawson couldn't make it this time--we missed you guys! Yes, Brady has on shorts.
Pay close attention to John Brady's left ear.
Abby said this is what Uncle Josh does at his job!
Em and Ab LOVE their Uncle Josh very much!!

Emma loves her MP3 player!
Emma bowls on the new Wii!
Papa and Abby play with the slinky!
Nanny and John Brady play with moon sand!
John Brady tries to draw a butterfly just like big sis!

Can you tell Abby just got out of bed?
John Brady gets a truck full of cars and even a Target delivery truck--Mommy says "Yea!"
Look! Santa brought a Spotz for the girls--thanks to a little elf!
John Brady dug right into the candy from his stocking!
Abby loves her MP3 player!

'Twas The Night Before Christmas

Since we do not have a chimney, Santa uses this "magic key" to unlock our door!
Abby leaves the magic key on the mat for Santa!
Cookies for old St. Nick! He is missing a cookie or two: Notice the cookie in Abby's hand in the picture above.
Santa left lots of goodies for the Lawson children!!!!

At Central's Christmas Program

I rolled Em and Ab's hair for the first time!
My big man and little man!

Remember Pop Rocks?

more pics from Christmas Eve

It's a "hide the monkey game"!

John Brady got some official "boy" dress up clothes! Now he doesn't have to be Cinderella!
Not sure if Em is helping Uncle Dave or trying to slip off with an extra present?

My three sweet peas in their Christmas p.j.s
Curt-man, you finally made the blog!
Think Abs is tickled?
John Brady plays his shiny new trumpet. Right after this he marched through the room!
Lawson loves his Uncle Brady!

We all got some really nice gifts at MeMe and Pops! Thanks bunches! Among the unforgettable presents were

1. the pooping reindeer
2. pop rocks
3. flashlight with a magnet on a retractable stick (best description I could do)
4. slinky
5. light up gummies
6. hide the monkey game (a very updated hide an object and give hot/cold clues game)
7. the good old "Operation"game

We had such a fun time with the gifts! Thanks MeMe!!!

Christmas Eve at MeMe and Pops

We always have dinner at MeMe and Pops on Christmas Eve and we always eat steak and shrimp---yummy!!! It's been this way for as long as I can remember and it just seems to suit us. I hope we can continue this tradition for many, many years to come! Em and Ab checking out the goods in their stockings.
Lawson sure does want John Brady's sucker!
Making gingerbread men.
Look at John Brady's men!
Brady does the honor of cutting the steaks.

Christmas at Granny Lawson's

At Granny Lawson's, we had a yummy lunch, opened lots of presents, and visited with family. We had a very nice time and enjoyed seeing everyone. Lawson enjoys his green beans!
Clara Paige is having a ball opening her gifts!
Abby Claire holding on tight to one of her gifts!
My sweet nephew loves the camera!
I caught Brady and John Brady having a balloon fight. Thanks Aunt Charlotte (Red Charlie) for the balloons. The kids had a great time with them.

Christmas with the Feltmans

Some of our oldest friends, Jamey and Michelle Feltman visited us at my parents house so the kids could exchange gifts. With such a busy holiday season and with the Feltmans living in Mississippi now, we were very fortunate to see them. The kids got a Twister game from Brenna and they immediately started playing it. Twister is still a great game after all these years!!! as you can see in the pic John Brady loved the fishing puzzle he got from Brenna!! So good to see you all, Jamey, Michelle, and Brenna. Hope you have lots of fun at Disney World!

Albea/Lawson Christmas

We celebrated Christmas with the Albeas at Tokyo. We enjoyed great food and great company. Everyone enjoyed the table show, except John Brady. He was a little scared of the loud sounds and noise. Abby Claire was a little skeptical of the "fire-man", but warmed up before dinner was over. Allie, sporting her pink sunglasses, came prepared for the "fire show". After dinner, we opened gifts at the Albeas. The kids loved their gifts!! Thanks Stuart, Christy, and Allie!!