Flirty Aprons

Scott's mom sent these cute flirty aprons for Molly and I. We absolutely LOVE them. Almost too cute to wear to cook in. Mary, thanks for the thoughtful Christmas gift.

Molly is working on her smile

The girls

Grandma Jacobs

Here are just a few pictures of my wonderful grandma. Like I said earlier, she and my grandpa were married almost 66 years. This woman is a great example to all. She truly is admirable in every way. She's been staying with my aunt in Washington and boy do we miss her. She has a cute blog of her own and checks her grandkids blogs weekly. She is quite the grandma. So, here's a little tribute to her. (Pictures are from November, but still shows the beauty in this woman)

4 Generations (my cute mom, cute grandma, cute daughter and me)

Sweet sweet lady

My grandpa was a horse lover so there was nothing short of perfect with the way the casket was taken to the cemetery. Horse and buggy with his horse following behind.

There were about 20 cousins that couldn't make it to the funeral. What a great legacy of John and Dorothy Jacobs.

Grandpa Jacobs

This has been a long time coming. I just wanted to post some pictures of my awesome grandpa who passed away November 2. It was a bit of a shock, but he lived a long and wonderful 84 (85 in January) years. I am proud and honored to be a part of his legacy. He and my grandma have been married 65 (66 in April) years. Highschool sweethearts. This post is more for my family, but all of you are welcome to look. He was a great example of showing love and support and we all miss him dearly.

Always a smile and some sort of hat upon his head. He loved and lived life to the fullest.

I will never forget the bit of food left around his lips and never having it bother me when we kissed good-bye. He's the greatest grandpa around.

When I was little he always called me "little bird". One day I said, "well if I'm little bird, that makes you big bird." Here's to you, big bird!

The petting zoo after the safari drive

Scott is out of town, kids are asleep and I finally get a chance to blog a few pictures. Sorry to do so many at once. Make sure you have a few minutes to browse.

After the safari drive, we walked around another part of the zoo and found this little monkey. Must say she was one of the cutest.

Molly and Leah are about 6 months apart. This was just too cute to pass up.

Cousin Emily, just being Emily.....cute and photogenic

More animals

More safari pics

Molly, along with all the other kids, totally enjoyed feeding these animals wood pellets. Well, they looked like wood pellets. It was really cool to see some up close.

Closer than you get to the zebras in the zoo.

Just a cute kid with a big buffalo in the background

Animal Safari

I think Tuesday we headed to the Animal Safari. We piled into a 14 passenger zebra painted van and headed out into the "wild". The van windows were busted out and bars placed in to keep the animals from being able to get all the way into the van. You can rent theirs zebra vans or drive your own in. We were glad to have theirs slobbered on. Here are some photos of the animals.

As you can see (if you look close) we're glad to have the rented van. Wouldn't want that drool in my window....yuck!

Still at the Gardens

Molly practicing her smile

Bonita Mariposa's

Callaway Gardens

I think Monday, we went to Callaway Gardens. We had a picnic, played at the park, went to the butterfly exhibit, and drove out just as all the park Christmas lights were coming on. It was awesome.

Yep, Fos hooked to the mama again.

Molly telling uncle Mike all about butterflies

Sunday, December 28th

Sunday was Cousin Emily's Birthday. We were lucky enough to be there and join in on the Princes Birthday party. They had dresses to accommodate all the little girls. They were pretty cute. Happy Birthday Emily and thanks for letting us be there to celebrate!

Tinker Bell -- Leah, Jasmine-- Megan, Belle -- Emily (birthday girl), Cinderella -- Annie, Sleeping Beauty -- Katie, Snow White -- Molly

Princess Bingo (not the best picture, but you get the idea....go to Lisa's blog for better shots)

Coke Factory still

This is way too tiring

Cheers! Scott's brother, Brian and I, with nephew Ryan

The Walton family

Day after Christmas

Because it has taken me so long to finally finish blogging our Georgia trip, I can't remember if we did the Coke Factory Tour the day after or two days after. Anyway, we drove to Atlanta and toured the Coke Factory. It was really fun seeing all the advertisements for Coke, little movies with moving seats and squirting water, and taste test at the end. We tasted several other countries versions of Coke and Coke products. Some were tasty, others not so tasty. Kinda like they forgot the syrup and only had carbonation. It was a great touristy thing to do and we had a lot of fun.

Cute Fos man.....whatchu talkin' about Willis?

Almost all the Walton grandkids with the famous Coke Polar Bear

Molly and cousin Leah talking to each other

Christmas was just too much

Just a few pictures of what happens when Christmas is too much too handle.

Scott's brother Dan and his daughter Annie

This is the girl who very seldom falls asleep anywhere other than her bed...yep, Molly

I love technology...

Since Mary and David were unable to fly to Georgia, this was the next best way to be a part of Christmas. Their heads were taken all around the room to watch everything. It was great.

Molly and Leah loved being right in front of them saying hello.

Christmas Morning

Wake up time - 7 a.m. Walk out into living room time - 7:30 a.m. Thanks Lisa and Chris for accommodating all of us and for being great hosts. It was a great Christmas and we were so blessed to be with family. Certainly did miss Mary and David though.

Love the excitement from Lukey. What a cutie. It's always so fun to see how the kids would react. I'm pretty sure all of them were slightly excited.

We asked that Santa bring small items to Georgia. I think he did a great job. Molly's first Barbie.

Stocking stuffers were minimal as well. Molly didn't seem to mind all she got was an M&M dispenser and juice.

I love how kids open presents.....piece by piece.

Not sure if she liked these dolls......mmmmmm......

Molly giving Amy a thank you hug for the purse. Thanks Amy, she already uses it lots and loves packing treats in it. Brian on the side talking to Mary and David.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was like most of yours, I'm sure. We had the kids (and grown kids) play the nativity. I love doing this so we can remember the reason for Christmas. I am so grateful for our Savior being born, who lived His life for us, to teach us how to be like Him and then sacrificed the ultimate sacrifice so that we can return and live with Him and our Heavenly Father. I love teaching this principle to these young children so that they, from a young age, understand why we celebrate CHRISTmas.

Mary (Emily) and Joseph (Ryan). Not sure who thinks pregnant women look square.

Mary riding the donkey (Mike) with the Angel (Molly) singing Hosanna.

Jesus (Foster) wrapped in "fine" swaddling blankets. Shepherd (Katie) came to visit the babe. PS: we tried having Molly as Jesus two years ago.......not a chance.....screamed the whole short while she laid there.

Molly and Fos with their Christmas p.j.'s on Christmas Eve

A tradition we are starting is a new Christmas book that the kids will open Christmas Eve. This year Molly got "Snowflake Princess".