The Myrick Family: 2008

Sunday School Christmas Party

We had our Sunday School Christmas party at the Olive Garden. We had a great time eating, fellowshipping, and playing Dirty Santa. I am so thankful to have great Christian, young couple friends.

Lauren, McKenna and Elizabeth. This will date us. Lauren was our flower girl in our wedding 10 years ago.

McKenna opening her first Christmas present.

Carrington and Michele.

Family

Toxey Family Christmas

Carrington and McKenna

Derek and Scott

Most of the Toxey/Myrick family.

Carrington opening her first Christmas present of the season.

Celebrating Elijah's 6th Birthday

McKenna and Elijah. These two are so funny together. They remind you of an old married couple.

Elijah, McKenna and Claire enjoying bowling.

McKenna waiting for a strike.

The whole birthday gang!

Polar Express

The girls watching for Santa

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive. Carrington was so excited when she saw Santa.

The Myrick family with the Claus family.

We have our silver bells.

Jamie's Baby Shower

Jamie and Emma at her baby shower.

Jamie and myself at her baby baby shower for Caroline Elizabeth. The last time we took a picture like this we were both pregnant with our girls.

Six years later...we both will have 2 girls each.

Caroline's first gown.

After waiting for Santa, we finally made it up to him. The wait really wasn't that bad. We took our pictures and got ready to leave. The lady then told me the computer messed up and she was trying to get it to work again. So we hung out and danced with Santa for 15 minutes until they got the camera to work again. We took four more pictures and then we were on our merry way.

Finally, We Meet Santa

McKenna and Carrington meet Santa. Unlike her sister, Carrington could not wait to get to Santa. She walked right up and reached for him. She didn't smile, but she was fine to be in his lap. All of McKenna's pictures up until age four is her screaming. Yes, I am one of those terrible mothers who said take the picture regardless. I mean you have to have the memories. Right??!!

Carrington hanging out with Santa.

McKenna told him she had been good. She wants a nightime bug set and a science kit complete with a lab coat too. That he can handle I am sure. We first started with wanting a scooter. I had to explain that it said it was for 12 years an up. McKenna's reply was, "I am sure since Santa makes them he could make one for a five year old." What do you say to that. I was stumped.

Trying to Be Patient for Santa

We were third in line to see Santa, but it seemed like forever. The girls occupied their time well.

"Look Carrington, do you see Santa?"

Here he is... at least I think it is. I was so disappointed. I have had McKenna's picture taken with the Galleria Santa since she was 11 months. This year when I walked up I realized this was not him. I called a worker over and asked what was going on. She said the other one retired. UHHHH! McKenna's comment was he is not fat enough. I told her he had been working hard and had lost weight. I assured her Mrs. Claus would fatten him up and all the cookies he would we eating would also help. She agreed. Thank goodness.