Yes It's Christmas Everywhere

Well we are back in KC after spending a long weekend in Little Rock for Christmas.  I can't believe it's already been a week since Christmas.  Time is just continuing to fly by and we are gearing up for a wonderful 2011.  We look forward to a happy new year, but first- Christmas blog!  We really had an excellent visit in Little Rock.  We got to leave Tuesday after I got off work (a little early-yay) and headed down US 71 to the good ole LR.  We arrived late Tuesday night and had 4 whole days to hang with the fam.  During the days on Wednesday and Thursday we got to sleep in and just hang out, do some last minute fun shopping and chat with family and friends.  Wednesday was Maw Maw's 80th birthday and we had a celebration at Hunan Chinese restaurant.  She is such a special woman and we are so grateful for her love and support.

 Thorpe Family minus Wes & Catherine and children :)

 Maw Maw and Deda... so sweet

Friday morning (Christmas Eve) we all headed down to BB and BoBo's for our Christmas celebration there.  Wes and Catherine arrived late Wednesday night (from OHIO) and were able to come with us!  Yay.  We had a great time there eating yummy snacks and exchanging gifts (although I was feeling a little under the weather).  We didn't go to Hot Springs when we had Christmas in LR last so it was fun to celebrate there with everyone.  

Cute nieces all dressed in red!

Friday night we celebrated Christmas (well, Jay, Matt and I waited to open gifts) at Rob and Billie's because Wes and Catherine were going to her mom's for Christmas morning.  It was a little chaotic but still fun nonetheless. :)  The girls were going crazy ripping open the presents and everyone was smiling and completely distracted!  

Christmas morning was lazy and carefree!  Jay and I opened stockings with Rob and Billie and then got ready for Matt and Akina and the girls to come over for breakfast and more presents!  We had fun opening gifts and got some really great stuff.  

The best MIL ever!  Love you Billie! :)

This one's for you Momma! :)

  

Merry Christmas from the Thorpes.  :)

We hope you had a joyous Christmas and got to share it with many friends and family.  We built more memories and look forward to many many more in the coming years!  Love to you all.