Merry Christmas!

We spent Christmas with the Butler side of the family in Rockwall. Greyson had fun running around with his cousins and everyone enjoyed getting to see (or meet) Addison. We arrived late Christmas Eve evening and stopped by Blake's Aunt Mary's house. The Mitchell cousins were having their family Christmas, so we got to see them for a couple of hours before heading to Nana & Papa's house to prepare for Santa's visit. We opened presents on Christmas morning and had a fun day with the family and visited Blake's Granny. We tried to get several picture of all the kiddos together, but as you can see in the following pictures, Greyson was not a willing participant.

Superman and his Mini Me

'Twas the night before Christmas....

Greyson's pose was too funny!

All the kiddos on Christmas morning, except Greyson.

Greyson's got a new workbench and tools to help Daddy in the shop.

I caught one of Addison's first smiles! :)

Greyson trying to escape the group picture.

Greyson MIA from the group picture.

The Butlers with Granny.

Greyson trying to escape the picture....again!

Addison was all smiles for Nana and Papa

Landa Park

The Moore girls came to see us while Lilly and Hallie were on Christmas Break. We went to Clear Springs, where Greyson thoroughly enjoyed the onion rings, and the next day we took advantage of the unseasonable beautiful weather by spending the afternoon at Landa Park. 

Snuggles with Aunt Tanya

 

Finger lickin' good!

Greyson being a big helper.

These girls love their cousins!

Greyson was so excited to ride the train with Lilly and Hallie!

Early Christmas

Nannie, Guppie and Aunt Amy visited us the weekend before Christmas. Greyson enjoyed showing off his baby sister and of course, opening presents!

It looks like Addison is going to be our little thumb sucker.

Greyson has been doing so good adjusting to life as a big brother...

...but every once in a while his jealousy comes out and he decides to secretly empty his dresser drawers and bookshelves.

Visiting Santa

I made my maiden voyage with two kiddos in tow to see Santa. I asked Blake if he thought I was crazy, but we needed out of the house and decided to try it anyway. Luckily, the line to see Santa at Bass Pro Shop on a Wednesday afternoon wasn't bad. When we arrived, there were only two other kids in line (compared to waiting a couple hours to see him the previous two years during the weekend). Greyson was excited... until the little girl at the front of the line started crying and screaming. Greyson didn't start crying, but he immediately got pretty suspicious of this strange guy. Santa was so sweet and since there wasn't a line, he got up from his chair to come talk to Greyson. He gave him a candy cane and Greyson eventually warmed up to him. After a few quick pictures with Santa, we stopped by to visit Daddy at his office and introduce Addison to all of his co-workers.

Snapshots

We love when Daddy brings us fresh donuts from work!

"Momma, I hold her!"

Excited Big Brother

It's tough being a baby.

Our Little Big Helper

Greyson has been a big helper around the house since becoming a big brother. He has always liked to be a part of the action and help, and he is loving it now that he has special big brother duties. He throws dirty diapers in the trash (but not without saying, "Eww, it's yuck!"), holds Addison, and even sings "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" to her. I love to hear him ask, "What's wong, Baby Gurl?" when Addison is crying. I hope he's always this sweet to her. 

Helping Daddy cook supper.

Helping put socks on Addison.

Singing "Old McDonald Had a Farm". He must have been on the chicken verse. :)

Greyson saying "Shh, shh, Baby Addison."

Captain of Addison's first stroller ride while Daddy hung Christmas lights.

Reading "The Christmas Story" to Addison.

Picture Day

Greyson's daycare had it's annual picture day in November. We didn't buy the pictures, but I had to share the proofs of him cheesin' and posing. I guess the photographer didn't like Greyson's outfit because the pictures came back with him wearing a button-up shirt and vest with some other props and accessories. I thought it was kinda odd, but it reminded me of another handsome toddler in a very similar outfit... 

    

Newborn Photo Session

Addison had her first newborn photo session when she was about a week and a half old. Here are a few sneak peeks and snapshots of the session. She did great and slept through most of it, allowing the photographer to pose her and get some cute shots. Greyson even got in on the action. He was pretty reluctant at first, but with a little bit of bribery and one Dum-Dum sucker later, he was all smiles. I will be posting the finished photos soon!