Parker Christmas

We arrived at my parents' house Christmas night, so we all saved the Parker family Christmas festivities for the next day!

Before Aunt Catherine, Uncle Greg, Caleb, and Ashley came over for our family celebration, we opened our stockings from Grammy and Granddad. Laurel got some cinnamon goldfish grahams! Her favorite!

A Cousin Christmas Picture!

Getting some time with my girl in the few seconds she wasn't quite so busy!

Laurel really got into the festivities and enjoyed handing out gifts and tearing off the wrapping paper!

So cute!
My mom got this cute picture of Laurel getting excited over a Mickey Mouse ornament!

Helping Daddy open his present!

My loves!

Looking at a memory book of my grandmother that Catherine made for my parents and for us.

Laurel and Aunt Catherine. Aunt Catherine was Laurel's buddy while we were in Virginia! She always wanted Catherine to play with her and hold her. Anytime Catherine was holding one of her kids, Laurel would want Catherine to hold her too!

Caleb and Laurel had so much fun together! This was just the beginning of all their fun during the week! Laurel liked to follow Caleb around and play with his toys and Caleb was really patient with her.

I'd never thought I'd see this: Laurel staying still for a few minutes! Uncle Greg was holding Caleb and Laurel of course wanted up too! She stayed put for a few minutes! I couldn't believe it!

Checking out Baby Ashley! I think Laurel thought Ashley was her personal baby doll for the week! Ashley was really tolerant of Laurel's fascination with her!

A common sight: all three kids on Catherine's lap! If Catherine was holding Ashley and/or Caleb, Laurel


Typical family holiday picture, with Grammy behind the camera of course! Do you notice anything missing? It's the kids! We conveniently planned our meal during their naps! We did enjoy having a quiet, leisurely meal!

Our little family