Christmas at the Armstrong House

All I can say is.............WHEW!!!  What a Christmas it was.  This year was so much FUN with the girls.  We decided years ago that when we had children we wanted everyone to travel to us (for obvious reasons).  Well, everyone came and boy when they came they brought Santa's workshop with them.  Christmas Eve was so nice.  My Dad and sister came that afternoon and Justin's parents came later on that evening before the girls went to bed.  We managed to get a few pictures on Christmas Eve. 

My Sister and I attempted fried okra.  It looked horrible but was delicious.

Christmas Eve Dinner

Olivia playing with Winston

Daddy with Olivia

Allie playing peek-a-boo with Papa Bo

The Grandfathers putting together the slide

This tent is HUGE!  We had no idea it would be this big.  We need a bigger house.





Christmas morning was out of this world.  Allie and Olivia are the luckiest children on this planet to have the family that we have.  These girls are the only grandchildren on both sides of the family so they are double spoiled.  On Christmas morning everyone got to the house (Justin's parents, sister, brother-in-law, my sister, and Dad) and all waited for us to bring the girls into the living room where they would see their "loot."  The moment we rounded the corner with the girls down the hallway, they both shut down and went into "shy/scared to death" mode.  They buried their heads in mine and Justin's chests.  It took them a good 10 minutes to relax and let loose.  There were cameras flashing and video cameras EVERYWHERE!  It looked like a red carpet affair in our living room.  Below are some pictures of the mornings events.  The girls did not open the gifts.  I had to open them and then pass them along so they could play with them or look at them.  All in all it was the best Christmas Justin and I have ever had.  The only down side to our children getting everything in the world is that we have next to no room for it all.  A bigger house is on the list next.  We love our families and thank them so much for everything they do for us and our children.  Next year will be three girls for Santa to visit.  Oh Dear!!  Happy Holidays!

*****WARNING:  My big belly may be too much to handle.  It may or may not fit the pajamas that I was wearing.  Proceed with caution.*******

Rounding the corner

Warming up

This is the girls FAVORITE thing!!!!

They LOVE these horses!

I love Allie's facial expression.

They cannot get enough of this slide!! They have been down this a thousand times already.

They love these tricycles but are a little short to touch the peddles.  They will be ready to ride them in a month or so the way they are growing.

Monkeys

Family photo attempt #109

Got it..............................sort of.

Me at 32 weeks with Lillian Claire.  6 weeks left after this Thursday.
Notice there are no ornaments on the bottom of the tree.  Hmmmm, I wonder why.

Aunt Whit with the girls.

Gigi and Papa Bo with the girls

Gandy with the girls

Allie clapping for Olivia