It's CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Just as last year we went to Christmas Eve mass, except this year we went to St. Philips instead of Hillje. And boy, was it packed!! We got there at 4:30 and barely squeezed in the back to stand with Uncle Timmy and Aunt Debbie. There were people coming from everywhere! They were even letting people go in the chapel to sit and listen. Once mass was over, we went home and changed then headed to So & Mo's house. We ate some yummy shrimp etouffee, and crack bread. It was delicious! Then it was time for presents!! Santa sure was good to all of us this year! Here are some pics:

Jake and Rhea 2011 Christmas at So & Mo's House

Opening presents

New binoculars!

Puppy hat for Rhea!

Katelynn got her long-sleeve camo shirt



New Camo clothes!



What are y'all up to?

Katelynn & Uncle JC

Uncle Mikey and Patricia

Daddy and Me

We had an awesome Christmas at So & Mo's house. Jake got new binoculars, and a board game. Rhea got a puppy hat and shirt, and board game. I got new Tupperware containers, body wash, and tupperware dip bowl. Jonathan got new camo shirts, light for his hat, and a new camo hunting bag! Jonathan and I also got a 'big' present from So & Mo.........a Cabelas lounge chair!

It sure is comfortable! We set it up as soon as we got home!!! Jonathan almost fell asleep in it that night! After opening all presents we headed home to tuck the kiddos into bed before Santa missed our house! Once the kids were fast asleep we had one last thing to wrap and put under the tree........a TV!! Jonathan has been wanting one for quite some time now. We found a good deal and decided to grab it! Once that big box was wrapped when hopped in bed and fell fast asleep until...................."Santa came, Santa came!! Wake up!!" said the kids. They were so anxious to open up their presents! I started my coffee and Jonathan finally rolled out of bed. And the Christmas paper started flying!

Before they tore into everything!

Jake got some new movies!

New clothes

Rhea got new movies too!

That one happy boy about his new boots!

New Camo Boots for Rhea!!

I SPY games and books for Rhea!

That's one happy camper!

His own clock!

We had a grand Christmas! After opening at our house we went to Grandma Drapelas where the kids got a surprise visit from Santa! Jake and Rhea both got money and a toy. After Grandma Drapelas we headed down to Lake Jackson to visit my Aunt Betty Jo and Uncle Charles and cousins Chuck , Greg & Lavonne and their girls! It was so nice to visit with them, I hadn't seen Chuck, Greg, and Lavonne and the girls in a long time! (They live in Arkansas.) The kids were a little shy at first but by the end they didn't want to leave! Here is a family pic of everyone at Aunt Betty Jo and Uncle Charles house:

From left to right: Chuck, Erin, Greg, Emma, Ellie, Lavonne, Uncle Charles and Aunt Betty Jo
Such a beautiful family!

After all the running around we were pretty tired! We headed home and tried to get some rest before loading up and heading out to deer camp! Jonathan was leaving Monday morning to go to deer camp and the kids were going stay the night with their Mom and Mike. When they arrived Tuesday afternoon we were heading out to deer camp and staying until Sunday! I had lots to do before we left so I hit the sack early.

Well Until Next Time, God Bless