Let the Christmas Parties Begin

Last week we started our Christmas celebrations at Mamaw and Papaw Moren's home. We added two new members to our family Christmas this year, Jensen and Megan. Each year, I look forward to gathering for breakfast, opening gifts, and all of the boys going hunting after lunch.

The proud Papaw
(Jensen, Papaw Troy, and Caroline)

Matt and I had an early Christmas present that was delivered last Saturday. Mom had purchased tickets for us to go to the Trans- Siberian Orchestra. We are glad we got to experience the concert together on an afternoon date. We munched on a cheese pretzel at the concert as we rocked out with all the other head banging people. What an experience!

Matt and Caroline walking up and down the stairs, while waiting on Santa.

The Moren Family

Caroline, Uncle Du, and Uncle Roger...hold on Caroline!

Caroline and her friend Aubrey after church

I will be posting our pics from Christmas Day very soon! Hope you all had a great Christmas!

Jensen Visit-Day 2

We traveled back up to Searcy on Sunday afternoon to visit and let Caroline see baby Jensen for the fist time. She was filled with love and excitement to see her!

Caroline and Will

Lana and Jensen

Lana, Jensen, Caroline, Aunt Ju Ju (Julie), and Uncle Da Da (Roger)
As you can see, Caroline was more interested in the phone...

Our family admiring Jensen

Jensen

Jared and Megan welcomed Jensen Grace into the world this past Saturday. I am overly excited to be an Aunt again and cannot wait to see that ball of joy this weekend. She was a healthy and happy baby and the family is home now, starting a new life with a family of three.

Jared and Megan before delivery

Mamaw and MiMi waitng patiently...

the proud new Daddy

the family of three

Jensen Grace Guinn

Aunt Sirron and Jensen

Jensen's first Bible

Papaw, MiMi, and Jensen

Mamaw Moren, Nana, and Jensen

Santa

We had a big night tonight...we went to church to watch the Kid's Praise and Drama Team perform their Christmas Play. Matt and I had many laughs throughout the play;children are just hilarious. Then, we went to the Family Life Center to wait on a special guest...

...Ho Ho Ho...Santa!

She was very curious at first and wanted to get to know Santa, but after the gift of the peppermint she warmed up quite a bit. She did mention to Santa that she wants a leap frog phone, a tricycle, and clothes. Sounds pretty good to me!

Thanksgiving Weekend 2010

We had a thankful Thanksgiving weekend! Matt and I enjoyed a afternoon/night together at the Razorback game in Little Rock. I enjoy going to about two games each year, and then I have had all the Razorback time I need...Matt on the other hand, adores the Razorbacks and is full of excitement each time they play. I must say, this was my favorite game of all times! After the game, Matt and I went to eat in North Little Rock and enjoy dinner together.

Woo Pig

These next few pictures are taken for Matt...

We have been decorating all of our trees here in the Ritchie household, and we just finished the living room tree. We love watching Caroline take the ornaments off and redecorate our tree. She has two ornaments that she adores no matter where they are placed on the tree.
Brittany and I went shopping again this year on Black Friday, and decided that we would venture out a little early to Toys-R-Us...bad move! We were cold standing outside, our feet were tired of standing inside, and four hours later we had no energy left to go any place else. We did get our second wind and move on to Wal-Mart and Old Navy. By the time the 4 0'clock stores were opening we were so tired we went back to Brittany's to sleep until 7.

Sunday I had a visitation to attend, so Matt stayed home with Caroline. When I walked in, I expected the usual running to Mommy with a big grin, but instead I came into the living room to find this...

...tv watching. My oh my! I hope this is a one in a blue moon thing...

Sunday night we had hanging of the annual Hanging of the Greens at our church. The members of the church all gather to decorate the entire church for the Christmas Season. Caroline and two of her friends got to chat and catch up during the decorating.

Rileigh, Aubrey, and Caroline

We had so much to be thankful for the Thanksgiving Season...most importantly we got to spend time with Matt. I am learning not to take any time for granted with Matt, and love every moment of family time that has been given to us. I am thankful for those who fight for our freedom, so that we may have time to spend with our families. Sorry...just a little Army Wife coming out in me today...

Uncle Bob and Aunt Betty

The Crone Family arrived last week to celebrate the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Uncle Bob and Aunt Betty. The couple was married at Sardis United Methodist Church, so my grandmother hosted a reception and we all went to eat at Western Sizzlin. I have not been to the restaurant in ages and it had many updates since the last time we had been to eat there! The Crone family left the next morning to head to Branson for the Holidays.

A few of the Cousins

Three of the Crone Siblings

Uncle Bob and Aunt Betty

The girls came to spend the night Saturday night...