I must start by saying both Jason and I are BLESSED to have absolutely WONDERFUL families. Our families have offered us both nothing but SUPPORT and UNCONDITIONAL LOVE our entire lives and we absolutely CHERISH the time we get to spend with them. Our kids absolutely ADORE each and every family member....and LIVE to look at pictures of everyone. Tylee, on a daily basis, picks up every photo album and looks at EVERY picture, naming each person she sees. To prove my point....we got to spend time with my Mom's mom, Nana, and Mr. Fred. Tylee had not seen them for about a year BUT as soon as we walked into my mom's house, Tylee ran to Nana and gave her a big old hug....saying "Hi, Nana!!" She also "helped" Mr. Fred by leading down the hallway to see what Santa had left. Most kids at 2 years would be absolutely petrified after not seeing someone for so long. Thank goodness for fun photo albums and talks about family. We are TRULY BLESSED!!!
Anyway...we were able to spend the Holidays with both families...Jason's side a week earlier and my side Christmas Eve & Christmas, which meant lots of traveling, but it was oh, so worth it!!! The holidays are so special to us and we are so extremely thankful we got to see everyone....Enjoy the pics below!! We enjoyed every second and created memories to last a lifetime!!
Tylee opening presents at Grandma Marcia's (Jason's Mom)
Tylee showing off her new necklace from Aunt Lori (Jason's Sister)
Tylee & her Daddy...enjoying the early Christmas fun!!!
Trey super pumped about his Dino set from Jason's mom & dad....
Trey cheesin' it up with Jason's sister, Lori....
Jason back at home putting Tylee's kitchen together at 10 pm the night before Santa will make his early stop at The Weite House because we were going to be gone....Jason was Santa's best helper!! (And, the kitchen was in about a MILLION pieces!! That's what happens when Mommy finds it super cheap at Aldi...go figure!!)
Checking out what Santa and his reindeer left behind....yummy Teddy Grahams....lol! And, PLEASE notice both Tony and Elfie, our two Elves on the Shelf, that did a FANTASTIC job of reporting daily updates back to Santa at the North Pole each and every night!! Finding them hidden around the house each morning was what we looked forward to for an entire month. Tylee told Elfie EVERYTHING about her days...including going pee-pee on the potty!! Trey always updated Tony about his days at preschool the SECOND he got home each afternoon ;) We can't wait to see you both again towards the end of 2011....
Opening a few presents from us before hitting the road to St. Louie....
Miss Tylee enjoying her new kitchen set from Santa...(didn't I tell you that Jason was Santa's BEST helper!!)
Trey all geared up for the trip! Snuggie....check! Leapster2....check!
Finally in St. Louis at my grandparent's house....singing Christmas songs.....fun!
Trey sporting his red nose for Rudolph, of course. It's his favorite Christmas song....EVER!
Helping Great-Grandfather with his music...loving the accordian!! It's the best part of the singing....
Tylee popping balloons for the charade game...Grandma Jean & Grandfather did a FANTASTIC job of getting the kiddos involved in the Christmas game fun!! THANK YOU!!!
Tylee and her Daddy singing Jingle Bells...which just happens to by Tylee's all time favorite Christmas song. (In fact she's still singing it almost 2 weeks later....Hey!)
Jason and my sis, Calie Marie...
Back at Maw-Maw Cindy's...Being a HAMfor the CAM....
Helping Mr. Fred on Christmas morning...she thought he needed help finding the presents....big helper!!
Trey & Tylee with Maw-Maw Cindy...cute pic on such a perfect Christmas morning!!!
The kids excited about their animals from my brother, Aaron! (AKA...Unk Aaron)
Miss Tylee all snug as bug in her new Snuggie...now she has one just like Trey!
Trey pausing for a little picture with Gran-Nana & Mr. Fred...they were total troopers playing Kings in the Corner with a 4 year old :) THANK YOU!
My little Card Shark!!
Tylee having fun with my brother, Zac... (AKA....Unk Zac)
Tylee crashing as soon as we pulled out of the driveway to head back home to Iowa!! Princess Memory game in hand...all ready to play when we get home ;) She seriously slept almost the entire way....(which made for a relaxing trip home for Mommy & Daddy)
And...after that HUGE photo OVERLOAD...I have one more pic to share......
One of my favorites from the Holiday Hoopla....Trey and his Great-Grandfather posing for a quick pic between singing Christmas songs. (Which, happens to be a tradition at the Meier Christmas celebration!!) We sing EVERY year as my Grandfather plays the accordian...regardless of our actual singing abilities. I'm definitely not as blessed as the others....BUT, that still doesn't stop me from singing in shower!!
So, as we say farewell to 2010, we have nothing to complain about and EVERYTHING to be THANKFUL for...the gift of FAMILY is truly PRICELESS!!
LOVE YOU GUYS & THANKS for the WONDERFUL memories!
XOXOXOXOX
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