Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Merry Christmas!

I just wanted to wish you all a VERY Merry Christmas!


Well, it's 1:34 a.m. and Derek is in his office putting together this little something for Ella Grace...

A pink kitchen.

I just finished making this, so all I'll have to do is bake it in the morning (well, this morning...ha)...

Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole - My mom ALWAYS asks me to bring this dish. It's her favorite.

We have had a fabulous time enjoying this Christmas season. I can't wait to share pictures of all the fun (when I'm not sleep deprived). We have had three of four family Christmases with our last one being tomorrow (well, today).

Right now, Evan's favorite toy has been Lincoln Logs he received from my Mamaw.


Ella Grace's favorite gift is this pair of princess shoes she got from my mom and dad. She is wearing them ALL the time. I have been awakened at 6:00 a.m. to the clip clop of these shoes and her little voice telling me, "Momma, wanna touch 'em? Aren't they purty?"


Love to all of you!

35 comments:

Angela said...

Merry Christmas to you, too! EG's shoes are so cute and I could see why she would be so proud!

I hope you have a great day and get lots of fun stuff!

Becky said...

Poor Derek! Alvin and I were just laughing.....the last time we saw 2:00 am was the year Santa brought a kitchen to the girls. LOL!!! After that, Alvin said "no more"! I hope you guys have the best Christmas ever!

Jacquie said...

Merry Christmas, Leigh Ann!! Enjoy these times with your precious young family - it goes so fast.

I am so grateful for having gotten to know you this first blogging year of mine!! You're the sweetest momma and I love reading about your life.

Amanda Ledford said...

A pink kitchen!!! I love those for little girls!!! Loving the shoes too! I have to ask, did Baby Jesus show back up for His birthday?

Kelly said...

Ya'll are the cutest family!!! I bet today has been so fun!
I'm getting Emily some of those shoes for her birthday! I saw a whole set at Wal-Mart. She loves shoes and princesses so I knew I couldn't go wrong.
Have a very Merry Christmas Hortons!!!!!!!

His Doorkeeper said...

Leigh Ann, I love the picture of you and your sweet hubby together! The little princess shoes are darling and when will we see the Pink Kitchen???

Katie said...

"Wanna touch 'em?" That is SO PRECIOUS! I love it!! Sounds like a true girly girl! Oooh, and a pink kitchen to boot! All she needs is a sweet apron and a string of pearls! haha!

And did I read correctly on Kelly's blog that today is your birthday?? If so, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope y'all are having a wonderful Christmas (and birthday celebration) on in to the weekend!

His Doorkeeper said...

Well, I'm back again! This time to wish you a Very Happy Birthday!!
All you December babies have had a tough life.....birthday presents wrapped in Christmas paper. etc.!!!

Leigh Ann, you are a precious young woman and I hope your birthday is just wonderful for you!

Jenna said...

I heard a rumor that today belongs to a very special lady!! Hope you are having a wonderful birthday!!!

Kim@theandrewsantics.blogspot.com said...

I came to your blog from Kelly's Korner, and you just have the sweetest family! I was looking at the pictures you posted of your little girl's room, and I love the duvet/comforter you have on her bed. Could you tell me, was that handmade or did you find it in a store? It would match my little girl's room perfectly! Thanks so much, and I'll stop by again soon. Oh, and I saw today was your birthday-hope it was a happy one!

Candy said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Hope it was wonderful and that ya'll had a GREAT Christmas! :)

Jordan said...

Happy Birthday!
=]

Anonymous said...

hope you are having a blessed christmas and a wonderful birthday! i'm glad kelly let all of us know... what a sweet friend you have!
~nicole

a boy a girl and a pug said...

Hope you had a very wonderful Birthday!

Rebecca Jo said...

Visiting from Kelly's blog.... wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday!

MiMi said...

Came over from Kelly's blog to wish you a Happy Birthday! Hope it was great!

Nancy Hood said...

Lurked here from Kelly's blog :) Happy Birthday, and Happy New Year!!

Becky said...

Happy Birthday Leigh Ann. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

Betsy said...

Happy Birthday Leigh Ann!!! It is so funny that you and Kelly have birthdays so close to Christmas! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and a happy day today. Come back soon and fill us in on everything! :) Lots of love and hugs to you!

R said...

happy birthday! i read on kelly's blog that today's your day. it's mine and my husband's birthday too, so we're in good company!

i saw that you had 4 Christmases to do. so do we! both of our parents are divorced, so we have a lot of stops to make! :0)

blessings to you,
RSD

Mommy to those Special Ks said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! Hope it was wonderful!

Heather Bug said...

Coming over from Kelly's blog to wish you a Happy Happy Birthday! I hope it was the best one ever!!!

Anonymous said...

Stopped by from Kelly's blog to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

Best wishes to you and your precious family in the New Year!

Paige

Laura said...

Happy Birthday, Leigh Ann!! Hope it was a good one!

Marci @All Things Wonderful said...

Happy Birthday!

Amy said...

Happy, Happy Birthday! I hope your birthday was relaxing and fun with your babies and your sweet hubby!
Love you!

Jacquie said...

Happy Happy Birthday, Leigh Ann!!

Kim said...

Heard it was your birthday!! Happy birthday!!!

Faith said...

Hope y'all had a great Christmas day! And, I hope your birthday was wonderful!!! Enjoy your special times celebrating with your family!!!

Megan L Hutchings said...

I cannot wait to see all of the pictures from your holidays. I can only imagine the fun that was had ;)!

I hope you got my birthday text on the 26th! You are one amazing woman LeighAnn and I hope that your day was filled with LOVE ;)!

Meagan said...

I can't wait to see EG's reaction to the kitchen!!! How fun! Y'all were up super late, but I bet it was worth every second!

Miss you girl - now that Christams is over I am counting down to our girlz trip!!!! ;-)

Kandi West said...

Oh how I love those feet! Wait until she wants to wear them to Church. Or MDO. Or really anywhere that is not really appropriate. I have to admit that I have given in to Annie several times. They just make her too happy.

Heather said...

I love EG's shoes and lincoln logs are so cool! So glad you had a great Christmas....and can't wait to see all the pics!
I have several Christmas posts to do myself- so many pics, so little time!!

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas!! What great pictures, and your Broccoli casserole looks so delicious!

Lauren said...

What a sweet hubby you have!! And I love EG's shoes!! Perfect for a little princess.