Christmas 2.0 ?

While we loved having snow on Christmas, the storm that hit us just happened to come the weekend that Ron's Mom was having her family Christmas party at her house. Yup, it was canceled due to the snow but it was brought back, better, stronger, faster... Hrm, no that would be the bionic Christmas. The light snow that came on Thursday-Friday was worrisome as we pondered celebrating Christmas in July but in the end it worked out just fine.

This weekend we went down the Eastern Shore to Talbot County to visit with Nana and Ron's side of the family. We had a good time seeing everyone - Madeline started out shy but quickly warmed up, happily giving everyone hugs when it was time to head home.

We got up bright and early, well sorta...Maddie picked out what she wanted to wear - her beautiful heart dress from Aunt Tina and she found matching stockings..."they have hearts on them Momma!" Here she is looking way too old than I'm ready for with her to look carrying her heart shaped pocketbook with her "lipstick" in it aka lip balm.

Ron also chose to dress for the occasion with his fancy schmancy red cowboy hat ;)

What is that!?!?! A photo of Mommy? Mommy and Madeline waiting for the horde to arrive. I mean that affectionately!

Which they did. Jon, Joe and Marshall weren't able to come but we had fun anyway =) Tons of presents were exchanged, home baked goodness shared and tons of stuffed animals (Thanks Uncle Clifton) overtook the living room.

After the fun was had and people drifted back to their homes, we stayed and helped clean up - Maddie prepared for the ride back home by mixing and matching her pj outfits... Pink ballet slippers with cupcake pants, watermelon shirt and polkadot fleece pullover. She was definitely comfy on the ride home.

Now we can officially say that Christmas is over.