Christmas 2008

Santa was very good to McKinley this year. All McKinley wanted for Christmas was 1-Spike the Dinosaur 2- an art easel 3- a scooter. He was VERY excited to see Spike Christmas morning.

McKinley was a little upset and confused on Christmas Eve because there was no snow. In his little mind, we needed snow to have Christmas. Luckily our Elf on the Shelf named "Happy" told Santa about our snow issue and Santa left McKinley a surprise.

(Santa's suit got caught on the fireplace on the way up the chimney...McKinley was super excited to see this!)

Christmas Eve

We always go to my mom and dads for Christmas Eve. I had my camera, but didn't hardly take any pictures. Here are a few that I got.

McKinley loves the pirate ship that Aunt Tammy and Uncle E gave him. As a matter of fact this morning he was wheeling it around the house playing with the cannons and little pirates. One of the little pirates fell out onto the floor, he informed me that the pirate must of had too much brown liquor! Where does he come up with these things!

Kate loved the trunk of dress up stuff that Uncle Brian gave her....here she is trying out a few of the pieces.

Gore Kanfield Christmas

Monday night we had our annual "Gore Kanfield Christmas" This year the Kanners hosted at their house. We all had a great time especially the kids. The kids had the greatest time playing on the twins slide upstairs.

Kate's musical tutu and magic wand were a big hit!

McKinley loved his pirate costume set. Argghh.....ahoy matey!

After playtime, supper and present opening, the kids had a great time decorating gingerbread cookies.

Thanks Holly & Scott for having us over.......There is nothing better than spending the holidays with people you love!!!!

Superman

McKinley loves to take his white blankie and tie it around his neck like he is Superman. Well, I just happened to remember that another little boy use to like to play Superman. Thank goodness that Andy's mom still had the costume and a picture.

Like Father, Like Son.....

Here is Andy in his Superman outfit, handmade by his mom. (This picture was from 1982, so Andy would have been about 5.)

And here is McKinley....in the same outfit....tights and all!

Family Tradition

I just thought it would be neat to post McKinley and Andy with "Buster Clause". McKinley and Andy are about the same age in both of these pictures. Buster has worked with the Newnan police department since Andy was a little boy. He is now the Newnan Chief of Police and is still playing Santa.

(Thanks Debbie for the picture!)

Fantasy of Light at Callaway Gardens

We made our annual trip to Callaway Gardens tonight. This is the first year that McKinley made it through the entire lights without falling asleep! Here are some pictures from our night.....enjoy! (I have gotten a picture of him in this butterfly chair every year!)

Andy's Christmas Party

We went to Andy's Christmas party last night. The highlight of the night was the arrival of Santa Clause. McKinley could not wait to hop in his lap. Here he is telling Santa all about "Spike the Dinosaur".

This is a special santa because this is the same santa that Andy use to see when he was little. We can't wait for Marley Ann to get to meet "Buster Clause" next year too!