Trotter Christmas

 We got to Searcy around lunchtime and helped mom fix the big Christmas meal that we were having that evening when Morgan and family made it into town.  Lindsay was already at the house and my dads parents from Kansas City were in town for Christmas this year.  We had a great time getting to visit with them and hang out with them.  They had not met Harper yet, so they got to meet her and Camden when they made it into town.  Morgan and Jamie made it about 5pm that evening and we had our big meal all together and then we opened more gifts.

Grandmother holding Camden.

 Jamie opening her gift from Lindsay.  All the adults in our family drew names this year so that was fun.

 Harper reading a new book she was given.

 Eden showing off what J. David and family gave her.

 Harper got a new coat, which couldn't have been more perfect for the weather we were getting.

 Morgan and family opening gifts.

 Family picture on Christmas night.

It's SNOWING!!!!!

 Granddad and Grandmother with J. David and Camden.  Myles was under the weather with strep throat.

 Eden and Harper with Granddad and Grandmother.

 Grandmother was coloring with Eden.

 Eden holding Camden.  She couldn't wait to hold him again.  Aren't they the cutest?  Eden LOVES babies.  

Christmas will definitely be memorable this year.  With the great snow storm that we got on Christmas night, we had several power outages here and there and we also had a lot of sickness going around the house which made it interesting.  We definitely didn't take as many pictures as usual since we were all in the survival mode that week.  We did get in several games here and there which is always a lot of fun.  We had a great time and hope that the next time we are all together we will all be healthier and have an even greater time together.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning

 We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas morning at our home this year and then we drove up to Searcy for the remainder of the week.  Christmas Eve was pretty uneventful.  Eden and I decorated cookies to leave out for Santa and to take some to Searcy.  I prepared the food for our Christmas breakfast and finished up a bunch of loose ends.  The girls both got to open one gift on Christmas Eve and they were happy about that.  We left out milk and cookies for Santa and said goodbye to "Charlie" our Elf.  Eden cried because she didn't want him to go, she is so tender hearted:)

Eden's cookies that she decorated for Santa.

 A few of the ones I decorated.

Christmas morning Michael and I were both up and waiting on the girls for a while.  Eden finally woke up a little after 8 am.  We made her stay in her room until we got Harper up.  Both girls walked out into the living together and saw their Santa stuff.  It was so fun.  Eden was beyond happy with what Santa brought her and Harper was too, once she realized the toys were for her too.  After the girls opened up all of their presents we had breakfast.  I made a breakfast casserole, monkey bread, and fruit.  It was delicious!!  After we got ready and rushed to pack we headed to Searcy and got there around noon.

Our tree with what Santa left behind that night.

 Harper's Santa pile.

Eden's Santa pile.

 Harper playing with her little musical vanity.  She LOVES the bracelet and wears is all the time. 

 Harper was loving this Christmas and really got into playing with the paper and boxes, ha=)

 Eden was so excited about the make-up kit Santa left her.  She couldn't wait to put on some play eye shadow.

 Michael with his girls.  Harper did not want to sit still for pictures.  Every time we tried to get a picture of her sitting or held even for a second that morning she was screaming.  She wanted to play with all her new stuff.

 Eden was most excited about the Stompeez Santa left her.  She had been asking Santa for a long time for these.

 Harper getting into all of her blocks.

 Eden's first Barbie.  A nurse Barbie, just like her mom, Aunt ZiZi, and Mimi.

 Harper got some new sippy cups too.

 Eden gave Harper a new baby doll for Christmas.  I think she likes it.

 "Hello, Hello, Anybody there?"

 New clothes.

 Each girl got a new ornament.   Eden really liked her Repunzel one.

 Harper got new clothes too and really like it. Look at her holding up that shirt all by herself.  Cracked me up=)

 Eden trying on her new sweater that her daddy picked out for her.

We had a wonderful Christmas morning all together as a family.  We are so thankful for the greatest gift that was ever given to us and the reason for Christmas, Christ's birth!

Eden's Preschool Christmas Program and Party

On December 19th, Eden had her school christmas program and party.  The program was really cute this year and each of the classes sang several songs that told the story of Christmas.  They were adorable!

 Eden standing in the middle of the classmates wearing the red tiered dress.

 Eden's class all together. 

 Mimi came down and surprised us all.

 Ava, Lyla, and Eden 

 The gift that Eden made our family.  I LOVE it!!!

 Eden and Mrs. Becky.  We love Mrs. Becky and she definitely loves our kiddos like her own.  We are so blessed by having her as a teacher this year.

 Eden and Maci waiting in line to see Santa.

 Harper wouldn't have anything to do with Santa again, ha.

 I think Santa was getting an ear full;)

Eden and Maci wanted to get their picture taken together with Santa.