Making memories x 15=:)

All the Edwards children and Grandchildren arrived on Christmas "Eve Eve". We all settled in for days of family fun. We filled every nook and room but found everyone a little space.

We seemed to eat non stop and some shopped right up to the last minute. Santa filled everyone's stocking and left surprises that brought smiles on Christmas morning. Take a look at a few before and after photos and then lots in between!
Each family had prepared a Christmas skit before we opened presents.
Beth started us out with some cute little elves.

The Bailey's ended their skit with a song.

Jared and Kristen and Chloe brought back a little Christmas tree song.

I thinked Chloe enjoyed seeing her Mom and Dad so silly!

Kristen brought a room full of laughter with her performance.

Jacob and Will took us back to Cheraw.

They certainly had us laughing with their Christmas jingle!

Chloe modeling her cute little balarina pj's from Grandma.

Seth was excited that Santa left him some cool police gear.

David was sure surprised to see what Santa left for him.

Will can sure stay warm in his new red robe.

Jacob can drive and talk hands free now on his many road trips to NC!

"Princess" Carolyn was so happy that Santa left her babydoll a car seat and stroller and her a new crown.

Miss Hollywood Natalie loved her sparkly shoes and shades and can now shop in style with her new shopping cart.

Kaitlyn was busy with her shopping cart too.

Alee was so cute in her onesie from Dee Dee and Daddy Tom.

Jacob was glad for a good morning hug.

Kristen was so festive in her red sweater.

Will loves the Sunday tradition of using Crystal and China, so on Sunday-out came the good stuff!

The house is all quiet now and decorations are all back in the boxes until next year but the memories made will continue to bring me smiles all year long!

Someone's in the kitchen with Grammy... and on the steps and in the den.

I loved all the help cooking our "breakfast for supper". I do think I have the cutest little bakers around! Carolyn just loved modeling-I think we have the making for our own cooking show!

I am sure Uncle Will and Brittany would like to join us for the nice plate of bacon.

Not Grandma's but Grammy's easy does it bisquits!

Oh yea, lets make the Grits.

Another step lover...Chloe takes her turn sitting on the stairs.
( Grammy was glad she had her body guard close by)

Now I think that is some serious "Dora watching"

Yea for Pizza night!

Yummy, easy and no clean up...now that brings lots of smiles.

Chloe so cute in her pretty little Christmas dress and matching bow.

And last but not least our sweet little Alee will just sleep through things for now!

Alee Rebekah Bailey

Alee was born on Nov. 17th at 6:41 pm. We had waited all day for her to come. (I think she was pretty content where she was.) As Beth says her babys have to have a jump start to come out but little Alee needed a little more. I was so worried about Beth when the doctor said the baby wasn't coming on her on and Beth was losing to much blood and he needed to do surgery for a c-section . We hadn't had time to absorb a change in plans and it was scary and overwhelming but we made it through a long day. Thank goodness for prays and faith and support from all my family. I was just so glad to here the words -"Mommy and baby are doing fine". What a joy to have another precious little bundle come into our lives.

Isn't she just beautiful!

Natalie just loves to give her lots of kisses and head rubs!

Chloe comes to visit

Jared and Kristen decided on a last minute trip to our house for the weekend. That was a nice surprise! We are glad Chloe has such great parents who bring her to play with Granddaddy and Grammy.

Her favorite toy at our house is the crinkly book that sounds like someone is squishing up saran wrap or crunching leaves. (She has that Jared look on her face)

She is learning to sit up. ( I think she was saying "Hey Grammy")

Everything heads for the mouth.

She loves to jump up and down when you are holding her.

I'm a big girl now and can sit in the high chair.

I'm ready Dad, hurry up!

Yum! I like applesauce.

I think I'm full now.

Nothing beats a good nap after lunch.

David spent all day at a seminar. He was looking all professional today.
He made it home in time to see the last half of the gamecocks. (I think Chloe was making him smile more than the game today.)

Always fun to take a trip to the outlet and see if we can find any bargains.
Oh, I think we found the perfect one today.
Check out that cute hat!

So cute - attach matching bows
Don't we all love pj'sJust too sweet to pass up!
Ready for Church

Cutie