Christmas {Part 1}

We are back home from Christmas at the lake. We had a great time being with both families and lots of friends! We started our Christmas festivities Thursday afternoon with a visit to Santa at the Russell Lands Christmas party. Santa came in on his usual ride- a helicopter.

He came with all of his staff, his elf and reindeer. Libby was a little nervous about meeting the "big" man, but she loved the elf.

 How could you not love this cheery person? {Promise he was a lot more cheery than that!}

Bessie and Sasa



Baby Henry was there too.

Grandaddy and Gran {Hayes' grandparents} Libby loves them!

Aunt Hayes- it was a little windy!

When we went inside the office Libby went straight for the elf.

Telling Who all about it...

Cousin Brantley was there too! Lots of cousins at Russell Lands

Santa settled in his chair and we waited in line to see if it would be worth the wait. Kasi put Henry in Santa's lap, and Libby felt like he was a nice guy if he was holding Henry. I wasn't TOTALLY surprised that she sat in his lap, but I was very happy she did cheer up for jolly ole' man.



She told him exactly what she wanted- a Barbie bike, Tinkerbell movie and Sleeping Beauty Barbie. (Girly much?)

Telling Papa and Henry about Santa!

When we were walking to the car Mack offered a ride on the miniature pony. Libby loved it!

Thursday night we had the 4th annual bonfire at the Jackson's (Nolen's aunt and my parents good friends).

Libby loves Uncle T

It was the perfect night for a bonfire!

Henry and Nolen

Libby with her cousins- Katie, Rosie and Jenny Lamberth

LOVES Rosie!

Sweet friends- Riley Frances, Me, Rachel and Hayes

I'll come back with Part 2 of Christmas tomorrow. Since I have WAY too many pictures and information for one post.