It's Christmas Time in North Carolina

 Christmas in July has come and gone. It was a whirlwind due to changing the dates and Katie getting sick but we did have a fun-filled day on Thursday, July 18th. We started out swimming and thankfully this year it didn't rain on us!

 Once we were worn out from the sun we came in and had delicious Christmas food while Audrey begged and begged to open presents. :)

 The kiddos tore into those presents. Games were played, pretend food was microwaved...

 of course we had Christmas cupcakes and m&m cookies... those were non-negotiable.

 Oh yes, we definitely squeezed some naps and leftovers in there as well. A wonderful day with family for sure!

Merry Christmas!

 This was our 3rd annual Christmas in July. Which meant lots of:

family time

food

lights

swimming

presents

Christmas Psych

sleeping

video games

lovin'

snugglin'

Christmas Jammies

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

I love holidays. It means family, no work and all play. That's what this family did last weekend. I've never had to travel much for Christmas because my family has always been close. Unfortunately the past couple years has changed because my sister and family live 2 hours away. While it could be so much further, it still stinks that I can't go to their house anytime I want. She is probably grateful for that fact. All that to say I'm very happy when I get a couple days with them!

 Audrey FINALLY let me paint her fingernails. I tried when Owen was born and she was not amused. This time she waited patiently, and then wanted to paint mine as well. She took the job super seriously, and then was disturbed later in the week when it started to come off.

 He is the most kissable little boy ever... I just love snugglin' this boy!

 It's a plane!

 I'm helpin' Nay Nay with the pie!