Christmas in Houston

After we had our Christmas in Midland, we took the long drive down to Midland. Addison had lots of great gifts from Santa that she has enjoyed! New dance leotard, a princess tent, and more. The most important gift was a from Jon D. Salvetore(SP?) from the Aeros Hockey Team. Addison received a autographed jersey with her name on it and was able to go to the hockey game and thank him for it. During warm ups he waved at her and threw over a puck for her to keep. It was a very special evening and she enjoyed it very much. Also, while we were there we were able to indulge in some of our favorite restaurants and get some new maternity clothes (thank you mom and dad!!), since I am growing at a rapid speed..eeks. Later in another blog I will share the fun we were able to have with Lily while we were there, too. We really had a great time in Houston and we are so glad that we were able to share our Christmas with both of our families!

Much Love,
The Reynolds

PS Thank goodness for being home though!!:-) On to school/work, organizing the house, and getting my parents moved in.

Christmas in Midland

We spent Christmas Eve thru the 27th in Midland for Christmas. WE had a great time with all of the family! On Christmas Eve we opened all of the Christmas presents from all of the family. That evening Addison got all of the cookies and hot chocolate that she made at school for Santa ready. As well, her and pop went outside and set out the reindeer food and reindeer dust. In the morning, Santa loaded up her stocking with all sorts of great goodies and she got a super comfy and cute personalized chair for her room/living room. She was very lucky and got so many wonderful things for Christmas, but above all she is lucky to have had so much fun with all of the family and to have a great Christmas in Midland.

Much Love,
The Reynolds

1st Snowman

While in Midland, we were able to experience a real white Christmas! It was absolutely wonderful! Addison was delighted when she had all of her cousins, Reba, and Uncle Justin to help her build her first ever snowman. They all had an awesome time and we are so lucky to have such an awesome family to go and do that with our girl! She will remember that always and so will we. I think the next day, without her knowing it, the snowman was knocked over by a snowball fight..poor guy!

Much Love, The Reynolds

Science Spectrum

To start our Christmas holiday, Addison had 2 days at home before Daddy was off. We decided we needed to take a trip to the Science Specturm to check out the new toddler area that they have been building for the bast year or 2. It was so great! They tried to really work in some of the ideas that you see in the bigger cities in their children's museums. They had a pretend play area that had a vet and grocery store area, which Addison absolutely loved! They also had their water play area, which they had before, but updated. There was a music room, an explorations of air area, and a place for the kids to have some movement on "cars" and bikes. After playing in that area for about an hour we ventured to the regular part of the science spectrum. She loved this, as well! We had a great time and I just love having the one on one time with her!

Much Love, The Reynolds

Santa Land

Before we left for Midland for our Christmas, we headed over to Santa Land in MacKenzie Park. They added a couple of new sites and moved things around, so it was neat to see the improvements. Addison, as usual, did not want to leave that night and enjoyed looking at the sites and listening to the Christmas music.

Much Love, The Reynolds

School Christmas Party

Addison had a great time at her Christmas party at school. I was not able to attend because we had a half day and I was not able to take off, but Thomas was able to head over to the school for about an hour to spend time with her. All of the kids really enjoyed having Thomas there and pretty much smothered him with questions and excitement. As well, take look at Addison's silly faces in several of the photos, that is her new look when in front of the camera. Wonderful, isn't it?

Much Love, The Reynolds