More Holidays and Catch Up

I'll pick up where I left off... The Monday before Christmas we ate again at Alisha's, Tuesday shopped for last minute things and decorated sugar cookies, then Wednesday (Christmas Eve) we got Kiara from the airport and finished up last minute shopping.

From there we went to Mawmaw's for the tradition of dinner and the sometimes (who am I kidding... always) crazy gift exchange. Dad and Bruce took their usual spots as protectors of the gifts in case anyone dared to "rush" the tree.

We skipped out early to make it home for our overnight things and headed out to the Haynie's for the nativity and pajama gifts from Nuna (who really outdid herself this year with homemade pjs for all the grandkids and girls).

Chase & Addie leaving cookies for SantaWe opened our gifts from each other and Santa on Christmas morning and headed over to Alisha's for a great breakfast and then the older boys headed out for rides on the gocart. They were disgusting after and had to be hosed off before they were allowed back in.

Addie checking out her stash from Santa and Mom and Dad
We later went to Mom's for another wonderful meal and gifts.
I really racked up this year... I got this
and this...
and Mikimoto pearl earrings, 2 identical wallets (from Jarom and Mom- how funny is that?), and a few other things from my insane list. I oughta make a list more often!

Unfortunately Addie and I caught a stomach bug that was going around Jarom's family, and I woke up the morning after Christmas puking. Addie's didn't start until Saturday. I thought I was better that first evening then woke up again with the pukes at 4 AM Saturday. Jarom had dinner duties so he dropped Addie off at Mom's and I stayed home to get better. Sunday I thought we were both better, but Monday Addie was sick and I just didn't feel quite right. We had family pictures that day, and then I had dinner duties, so I got home exhausted. Tuesday after a long sleep we were both doing great (or so I thought). Wednesday morning (New Years Eve) I woke up puking again and feeling horrible. Addie woke up with horrible diarrhea as well. Mom took me to the doctor but they think its just this virus that's been making rounds where you feel better then it returns. Luckily I felt better as the day went on and was able to eat lunch and dinner. Jarom and I were total losers for New Years Eve and went to bed at 1o:30 only to be awoken by the dogs going nuts at midnight because people were shooting off fireworks. We turned over and went back to sleep! I woke up feeling wonderful New Years Day and have felt great first. Addie however stayed sick for two whole weeks and just got over it Friday, but then developed double ear infections. She is on antibiotics and seems to feel better.

We have been trying to get all of the Christmas stuff down and up to the attic, and are trying to get back to a normal routine.

Addie still isn't quite walking. She took 6 steps the other day, but that is the most so far. She loves to be carried around and I think I probably baby her too much. She stands really well and can get up without grabbing anything. She now says "baby" and "doo doo"(Much to Grandma's dismay though Daddy thinks its hilarious).

Well that almost catches me up, I'll post some pictures from my new camera later!