Christmas Morning

Gracie was only three months old last Christmas so this was her "official" first Christmas. Isabelle is an old pro and couldn't wait to finally see what Santa had brought her. She had specifically asked for a Hannah Montana wig, a sleeping bag, an easel, barbies, etc. I think that Santa did a really good job, especially on the wig. Gracie didnt' ask for anything so Aly took it upon herself to get what she (Aly) wanted. So first thing on the list for Gracie was a new kitchen, toys and books. Luckily all of Aly's dreams came true when we saw the kitchen waiting for the kids in the family room!! It was a very busy Christmas morning because we had to get to the Barker's for brunch at 10:30 but despite the rush the kids were able to play a little bit with all of their new toys.



Isabelle waiting so patiently to go see her presents, Aly was taking a little too much time getting ready and so the kids were ancy to see what Santa had brought them.


Santa knew just what the kids wanted (And their Mom wanted) in this new kitchen set. Gracie is already getting good at washing her hands in the pretend sink.


Isabelle showing off some her stuff


Now here is a girl happy to have a new kitchen


Who would have thought that a Hannah Montana wig was all that was needed to give Isabelle a good Christmas! Santa could have saved some serious money!


Gracie after opening her gift from Grandpa and Grandma Ferran (I think she is a little confused at all that is going on)


Isabelle opening presents


Mom opening presents


Dad opening presents


Aly's parents braved all the snow and came out for a little bit before we went to the Barker's for Brunch.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was spent this year with Aly's Family at Grandma and Grandpa Ferran's. We have the nice dinner and then John and LeAnn give all of the kids and parents a Christmas Eve gift. We then exchange gifts between cousins and adults. It is too bad that Christmas Eve/Christmas go by so quickly. There is all this anticipation and then it is all over in a day and a half. Here are a few of the highlights in pictures:


Isabelle opening her pajamas


Gracie acting a little too excited to get new pajamas!



As per the Ferran Family Christmas tradition, here are the girls in their Christmas pajamas. I know that we received pajamas as a kid I just dont know if it was a tradition in the Barker household. I will have to ask Grandma Barker.


Kids are always happier when they've been able to open a few presents


Gracie opening up her train


Aly got adventerous and made some really good sugar cookies, here is everyone enjoying them.

Barker Family Party

On Sunday, the 14th it was the annual Barker Family Christmas party. While it is not always fun to make the drive to Ogden, it was good to see the whole extended family again. Most of Dad's family we only get to see once a year, here are some pictures on the way up and the girls with Great Grandma Barker.


This is Isabelle at the start of the drive, she didn't look this happy by the time we hit Ogden.


Gracie giving us a really nice smile!


Great Grandma Barker, Isabelle, Gracie, and Daddy


Isabelle giving loves to Grandma Barker after she gave her a present.

Gracie

Here is Gracie showing off how she gives kisses and a few of the words that she can say.

Well it finally snowed a decent amount for the first time this year and now that it is finally cold, we had to get the girls bundled up to go to the store. Here are some pictures of the first "bundle up" of the year:

Family Pictures

On Saturday we had family pictures taken. Our friend Jeana is just starting her photography business and she did an AWESOME job... take a look at the link below...

http://www.jeanabirdphotographyblog.com/2008/12/lots-of-images.html