Christmas at Mamaw and B's

Christmas 2011

Christmas was so much fun this year. The girls were very excited, which made it even better. The number one thing on Cate's list was a slap bracelet and that was her favorite thing. Ava wanted a unicorn that could sleep with her. Santa found a pony and that was her favorite. They are loving their beanbag chairs too. Cate was wide awake when we went upstairs to get them. Even though it was after 8 o'clock, Ava was still asleep and was NOT happy when Cate woke her up.

Just in case someone came downstairs early.


Not happy about being woken up.
Loving the slap bracelets.



Warming up.
Finally happy.




Ava also loves her new slippers from Grandpa and Nana.

Grandmother's House

Joe and the girls to visit Grandmother Birdie in Corinth after Christmas. She turned 90 this year.


Joe's Papaw was a Methodist minister for many years and also fought in WWII. He is buried in Corinth.

The Kite

Santa brought the girls a fun kite for Christmas. One windy (and very cold) afternoon, we borrowed the Kizer's yard and tried it out.

Cate and Ava to the Rescue

Darby was not extremely happy about needing to be rescued, but was a good sport anyway.

Artwork by Ava

Ava refuses to stay outside and play, refuses to cut with scissors, and says her legs hurt when we ask her to take her shoes upstairs to her room, but she did teach herself how to write the alphabet and she loves to color and draw. She will spend an hour at the kitchen table and cover our refrigerator up with artwork. Cate needed a poster for school and Ava begged for one too. I thought she'd scribble on it a little and be done. She worked on this for two days and has a story for every "person" on it.

Easy Bake Oven

Cate got an Easy Bake Oven for Christmas. We were surprised the cookies and cupcakes were actually edible. They have definitely improved since I had one.


Two proud little chefs

Sweet Sisters

Some days they fight and tattle and argue and whine, but most of the time, they love each other and are as sweet as they can be (and they love their robes from Nana).

The Polar Express

Cate's school had their very own version of The Polar Express before Christmas holidays. She and her classmates had fun wearing pajamas to school, walking through snow, riding the train, drinking hot chocolate and eating cookies, and finding a bell under their seats.

Happy 4th Birthday Ava Babb

Ava turned four on January the 6th. She has been anticipating this birthday for quite some time. Everything has been, "When I turn four, I can do..." I'm always amazed to see how much she's grown in a year.

A few days old.
On her first birthday.

Two Years Old

Three Years Old


Four Years Old


Darby snuck into the photo shoot.
Happy Birthday silly face!

I Have a Dream

Cate's class studied Martin Luther King, Jr. today. They discussed their dreams as well.

"Mama, my dream is to be a real live mermaid and marry Justin Bieber."