Merry Christmas Part II

Get ready for picture overload...so many to choose from and I just couldn't decide, so here you go:)

We had such a blast watching Walker open all of his presents. Each year gets better and better. I can't wait until next year to watch both Walker and Collins experience the excitement together.

Buddy our elf brought Walker a very special present to KY. Santa delivered Walker's new bike to NC, so Buddy brought a special picture showing Walker what was waiting for him once he arrived back home. He was so excited!!

Checking out his stocking!!

Daddy and Walker did a fabulous job handing out all of the presents!!

Helping Uncle Matt Matt open his presents.

Our sweet baby girl taking in all of the excitement on Christmas morning!

Walker helped open gifts for Collins...We love her new WKU gear!!

Our special Christmas gift...a happy and healthy baby girl!

Having a great time on Christmas morning!

Are you impressed...a photo all together:)

Uncle Matt Matt, Aunt Sandra and Mara!

Little Christmas angel!

Helping Pops open his presents!

Getting some good loving from her Pops!

Don't you love Walker's face...he was officially all out of nice:)

Love this- especially the handsome one on the left...so thankful to be apart of such a wonderful family!!

Merry Christmas Part I

We always look forward to visiting Kentucky its just so special to us. It's even better during the holidays because we get to spend time with the one's we love! We always have so much fun and it's always a special treat when we are all together. We spent nine fun eventful days there:) It's always such a happy time and making forever memories with the ones you love is priceless! 

The Ransdell boys...Oh, I LOVE THIS PHOTO!!

They were headed to Nashville to watch a big basketball game- WKU vs UofL.

We love hanging out with these two!

Aunt Sandra and Uncle Matt Matt.......They're engaged!! YAY, YAY!!

Uncle Matt Matt FINALLY proposed...we've only been waiting what feels like 10 yrs:):) We would have already proposed to her if he would have let us:)

I'm so excited to be gaining another wonderful sister-n-law:)

Another reason to be thankful...these three complete me!!

Walker adores these two...he thinks Uncle Matt Matt hung the moon:)

Collins spending time with her sweet Pops!

Sandra and I trying to make Christmas sugar cookies:)

Walker was trying to help Jules make my favorite apps in the kitchen!

Helping Aunt Sandra with the cookies.

Ugh oh Mommy....look at me...I'm a mess...

but looks like he had a GOOD TIME!!

Concentrating.....

Pastry Chef Ransdell!

Daddy busy "Baby Bjornin'" with Collins!!

Roasting smores outside on Christmas Eve!!

Walker would not eat the smores he only wanted to burn/blacken the marshmallows:)

Hanging with Daddy eating popcorn....doing what guys do best....relaxing watching TV!

Meeting A Sweet Friend

We were so excited to travel to Kentucky for the holidays! Our first visit once we arrived was to meet our newest KY friend. Please meet our sweet friend Olivia. Collins and Olivia are only three days apart. Olivia's mommy and I were best friends in college and we only hope that these two will be just like us:) We had so much fun playing and spending time together. The girls were so funny- watching them look at each other and especially their facial expressions when one would cry. I wish we had the opportunity to see them more often. Thank you Suzanne for inviting us over for two play dates....so much fun!! We love you guys!!

So cute in their Christmas best:)

I'm telling you what....they were fast friends just like their Mommies!!

First girls shopping trip at the mall!!

Yes, we braved the mall at Christmas with these two sweet girls:)

Watch out boys!!

Future cheerleaders and best friends....here we come WKU!

They were so good during their photo shoot:)

Working on a little tummy time together. 

We've got to get those necks strong!!

Cookie Exchange

Yesterday we had a blast at our friend Ella's 3rd annual cookie exchange. This is a party I have looked forward to since last year. The kids have so much fun playing together and anticipating the big arrival! The children and the group of ladies at the party are so much fun to be around. My friend Tracee really knows how to throw a party:) From an unbelievable spread of cookies, yummy appetizers, speciality drinks for moms and kids, hot chocolate, roasting marshmallows...you name it she has it:) Oh, and even a book of recipes from all of the cookies.

Some of the kiddos running around enjoying the fun!

Walker and his BFF Grady roasting marshmallows!

Walker decorating his gingerbread man with icing, sprinkles and M&M's. 

Cheers!!!

Walker and Grady enjoyed their speciality cocktails....Sprite!!

Spread of cookies.....YUMMY!!

The sweet kiddos waiting on.....

Santa and Mrs. Claus....Ho, Ho, Ho!!

The kiddos enjoyed singing Christmas carols while Santa played the ukulele.

Sitting on Santa's lap...such a good boy!!

Walker and Walker being silly waiting to see Santa!

Love him to pieces!!

Walker and sweet Grace!!