New Year's Eve

Anna was determined to stay up and see the ball drop this year.  And she did it!!  I think the sparkling cider helped. ;) It was a special night with our girl!

A Spontaneous Trip to Wilmington

This is one of the most spontaneous things I've ever done!!! Mimi called once they got back to Wilmington because she realized that she left her medicine at our house. She wanted me to overnight it to her. After pondering things for a few minutes, I thought "Why don't we just take it to her?"  The kids were out of school and we had no plans before New Year's.  Plus, I had not been home in months.  Will looked at me and said, "You should go!" (Bless him and kiss his face!) So I ran upstairs and started packing, threw everything in the car, fed Drew, loaded the kiddos, and hit the road. It was absolutely crazy but felt so good when I pulled into the driveway at home!!!  And where do you want to go when you go home to Wilmington?  THE BEACH!!!

Mimi can always get a smile and a story out of a grandbaby!

Smiles galore

Talking to Papa

 One the way home, we used my friend Melissa's as a pit stop to feed Drew and to meet their newest little one, Ellis.  Perfect!

Drew and Ellis

Melissa and me with our thirds!

Collins Family Christmas 2014

The Collins Zoo

Alvalum cousins!

Oh, I'm so full!

Good night!

Christmas 2014

Barbie and horses--what a combo!
Plus, a Barnes & Noble gift card.

Anna got a basket for her bicycle so she can carry
her new stuffed horse, Snowflake.

A throw back from Mommy's childhood--a pot holder loom!

Jack was thrilled with his green four wheeler!

Drew got his own chair!

Murphy got a new bed and took no time getting comfy!

After a fun morning of playing with new toys, we headed over to Nannie and Pops' house for Christmas dinner and to see what else Santa left for us.

Jack was so excited about PAW Patrol!!

Anna got more American Girl stuff!

Drew just talking to Aunt E.

At least one child is smiling!

Drew and Aunt Judi

Nannie and Pops and the three grandchildren

Holiday Fun

All the stockings are hung--our family is complete!

One month old!

Mimi is back in town!!

A couple of the Castellanos stopped by
to see Drew and brought lots of goodies!

Baby Drew with the real Baby Drew.

Bedtime!

Always Mommy's helper...

Drew's bo-bo from Great Aunt Joann!

I love my Nannie!

Mommy's sweet friend, Christy, even came to see me.

The boys at play.

First time in the big bathtub...

...with Bubba and Sissy!

Playing is hard work!

Drew and Mason are birthday buddies!

Mommy soaking in some Drew snuggle time.

Jack and Anna waiting on Santa to arrive on the fire truck!!

Santa with beard.;)

Ginger bread houses

Drew and Anna with Santa--Jack refused to get in the photo!

Jack singing his Christmas music in choir.

Girls day!

Aunt Judi treated the girls to lunch and The Nutcracker.

Mommy and Daddy even made it out to our
annual Christmas dinner with friends at The Spring House.

Christmas is almost here!!!

Our little Christmas stud!