Jailhouse Rocks

The warden threw a party in the county jail

The prison band was there and they began to wail
The band was jumpin' and the joint began to swing
You should've heard them knocked-out jailbirds sing

Let's rock; everybody, let's rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock

Ok, so this is probably something that only the parents and grandparents will like.  However, its too cute for me not to post :).  Eli loves standing, but obviously he is a little wobbly - so we call it this hie "Elvis leg".  One night, he had on his "jail outfit" (as my mom says) and Derek busted out with Jailhouse Rocks, and yes we HAD to get this on video!!!

First Santa Pictures

As a new mom, I went to the Santa that was the most known and easiest.  I did not do the research to find out which one was FREE.  I thought they all were - oh well.  And, did you know that you can make appointments?!?!  All new info to me - ha! Anyways, we went to the Domain Santa, took naps while waiting in line, and then hung out in the field for lunch and music afterwards.  It turned out to be a great day!

 Our attempt at the FREE Santa picture :)

 Waiting ....

Christmas Cousins

We went up to my mom's house the week of Christmas so I could have a little help with Eli while I was working remotely.  I Loved that Eli was able to get a few extra days with his cousins.  He loves them and is mesmerized by their every move.  However, I think Ryder still takes the cake as his bestie.  He loves her, and she loves him - probably because she is not the smallest anymore :)

 Besties!

 I swear - these two are inseparable.  I was nursing Eli and Ryder wanted up to hang out with us and read books while Eli was nursing.  I told Derek this was great practice for 2 :)

 

Aslynn Selfies on Aunt Kelsey's Phone ...

once again - Ryder wanting to be a part of the action, so she crawled in my lap while I fed Eli.  So funny and cute!

First Family Christmas Photos!

Thank you Sincerely Sarah Photography for a great mini session and our first family photos.  Love all of them!!

Bass Pro Shop Santa

Ali had the bright idea of getting the Giblings and spounses together for an awkward Santa photo.  BEST IDEA EVER, and now this will be a tradition every Christmas.  This was hilarious, and so many inside jokes that I'm not going to get into.  Love going shopping in mom's closet for all of our Christmas gear - thanks mom!!

Christmas Party

Thank you VMware for a great night out!  We had so much fun at my work Christmas party.  We loved getting a fun date night and hanging out with some new and old friends.  And who doesn't love getting a little dressed up with some festive lips?!?!  :)

 Love my Hubs!

 Fun times in the photo booth!

Vicki joined the fun as well!!

Some of the "OG" Dell Team.  Sarah and John were in our original training class at Dell.

We met up with long time friend Jason "Sandwich Store" Wilson afterwards. Derek and Jason went to college together - fun times!

Miss Annabelle is here!

Annabelle is here!!  Finally a girl in the mix!  We love Liz and Tim and are so happy for them.  It is true - even though Eli is 6 months old, you quickly forget how tiny a newborns are.  Annabelle is so precious, and I look forward to seeing our two play together during our MC get togethers.