A (Stephenville) Christmas Story

To Grandmother's House We Go...

A Cold Katy Christmas

We celebrated Christmas with Greg's family on Christmas Eve Eve. Sam and Jared and the kids came over, Tray and Lance were there, and, of course, the parents. And then our poor puppies thought they were going along to fun.... only to realize they were getting left again!
A snacky supper - which Mommy missed some of cause of the baby feeding... But then upstairs to hit the stuff. About time too cause Nate was wired and ready for some presents. It was definitely pretty exciting for Coop too :) .
It was pretty much just a mad dash to open pics. The best line "Sam, are those all your presents?" Sam, "I don't really know!" It was funny in memory anyways.
Once Pa got out the pocket knife, he became the go-to guy for the kids for package opening. Meg insisted that Pa would be the one to open her plastic thingys.
Aubs got a music box, demonic kitty doll, and Elmo - her and Meg both which meant they kept thinking each other had their toy.
Nate got a helicopter...
See demonic kitty. Glad it didn't accidentally come to Meghan. Y&R anyone? Aubs was super excited and jumping up and down so I guess it was a success. Note to Nanny: no demonic animals in our future please?
Drooly kid... Got way too many toys despite requests and reassurances that such wouldn't happen. That's okay with Meghan though because she pretty much claimed them for herself. I'll try to steal some so Coop gets some stuff in the future that wasn't a hand-me-down.
The stroller was a big hit. Good thing Santa brought one too. Both the girls plopped down in it and thought it was for them. Elmo got pushed around. Aubrey got pushed by Meghan when Aubs was playing with the stroller. Still working on that sharing thing.
Little people castle. That girl set right too it. Waiting for the house to get out all those pieces! Pretty cute though.

And here are the Baggetts who think it's fun to run into the hot tub when it's almost freezing outside. And who also think it's a good idea to put the baby inthe hot tub or her nighttime bath. She had fun, though. But did anyone mention she was naked?
This is what ends up on your camera when left unattended... Nanny, that is a coke on your couch. We'll pretend it's empty. And you know how much I was hoping no dancing Elmos would end up in my home? At least this one teaches the alphabet. No dancing.
Warming in front of the fire. Meg knows "hot" and seems to stay away from it. Felt pretty good though since I always freeze in that house. Looking forward to the fireplace in the new house!
Pa was on baby duty. A little wierd but if you're willing to watch him, go right ahead!
Thank for all the gifts! And watching the dogs... and our cars... and giving us a place to sleep... and being the Christmas refuge. And helping us move... oh wait, did you just volunteer?! :)

Thanks for Wichita

Thanksgiving in WF was a one night thing on the way to OKC. We drove all the way in early that AM, and Mom cooked lunch. Harla, Hailey, and Holly came over to eat with us and Paul and Lacey. Hailey was very eager to play with Meghan and see Coop.
Sitting with Memma - up to something I would think.

Nin and Aunt Paula came over to meet the little one.

Really need to work on those faces, Paulie...
What a good Aunt Lacey... you're a natural!
Aunt Bobbie, Uncle Lloyd, Janell, and Steve all came over for show and tell.
And here's our nativity lesson with our new little people set from Memma.




Sorry, Meg. You didn't get as many fun pics... but I promise they were all just as excited to see you! You are a little more engaging after all. Cooper pretty much just got held but you got to "pay".

Oklahoma Thanksgiving

After going to WF for the day, we drove on up to OKC the next day to meet up with the whole Baggett clan. We managed to get to the grandparents house before everyone else so they got to spend quality time with the kids... This was the first meeting with Cooper.
Meghan talked about Nate and Aubrey the whole way up and was very excited to see them! Although they live not far away, we don't get to see them too often.
Great Great Aunt Peg... right?
Melinda's second meeting....
Four little monkeys jumping on the bench... While the adults stood by and enjoyed their squeals of laughter... Not wise!
Great Aunt Kathy and Coop
Coloring with the cousins
Lots of Baggetts!
Meg likes Tyler's neck skin... and remembered it from their last visit... Pretty funny if you ask us! Good thing Tyler seems to like her so much!
Baggett men - three generations... Pa, Uncle Mark, Jason, and Matt
Aunt Sam and Coop
Our first tragedy during intense play with the other kids... Tripping and falling onto the Barbie box and leaving a hole in this cute little head. It's really difficult to get a kid to hold ice to her head when she would rather eat it! Still talking about her booboo.
Cousin Katie soothing upset Aubrey... Good job!
Looking at the newest addition
Great Pa wouldn't put the kid down! Very persistent at soothing his fusses...

Aubrey hanging with her Daddy
Josh hanging out with Faith... and feigning interest in her baby and movie...
A good time was had by all. The nice thing about a busy weekend... the trip home involves a lot of sleeping!

House Building - In Rewind...

We are supposed to have the new house ready by the end of the year/New Year's. At this point really all we have left to do is pour the driveway, touch up painting, drop countertops, tile, and carpet... and landscaping. All pretty impressive considering they didn't start building it until October, huh?
Looking from the living room into the kitchen and the island. The cabinets are in but not the countertops. And looking back out into the living room, down the hall to the dining room and the front door.


Walking through with Mom and Dad...
Our awesomely huge back porch - the whole reason for the house! And note my bay window... a must have!

Greg and Meg checking out the pipe placement.

The mud.... still surrounding the house.
Won't be long! And we are accepting donations of any type of furniture :).... washer, dryer, fridge, sofas, tables, storage, storage, storage... kid bed...

work in progress...

January addendum: life was crazy around this time. Trying to move, keeping up with the kids... Adjusting in general. I do remember this pic though... holding Bubba, poking and playing with his belly watching it spring back up...

taking off his socks and unable to put them on...

Then declaring yourself "done" and trying to move out from under him... and then Maggie the dog jumping on Bubbas face, unable to see him with the blindness... he's pretty tolerant all things considering. And how can you blame a blind dog?

This is what happens when Memma puts Meghan to bed. She is allowed to wear her dress-shoes with the pajamas. Note: these have never been worn for a real dressy purpose. Mostly we just like to play in them. They clack on the tile :) .

Oh the pouting. Coop's been sleeping in our bed way more than Meg ever did.

Is is mean to think how cute they are when pouting?