This was our first Christmas as holiday travelers and I have to tell you... it was really pleasant. Traffic was completely manageable, quality entertainment in the car and even some car naps. And who doesn't love a good car nap?
In regards to our mini-van, Olive, well, let's just say that she impressed us more than ever before. You see... we had to get a bit crafty. Two of these guys...
Lead to the creation of this guy... (BIG shout out to my dad for the overhead canopy... saved us!)
Our holiday adventures in Dallas began Thursday evening with a great Miller/May family night. Molly was even able to spend the night with her bestie which she LOVED.
Gabriel tried really hard to stay the night too... we just pushed it right up to his bedtime instead.
Such cute little best friends!
Christmas Eve Mass we were running late yet again--- story of our life--- but we did make it in time to score some seats in the cry room. Score. The May children looked FANCY. Even though we were in the cry room, Gabriel still had to visit the perimeters of the building a few times too. Oh nursery, if only you were open during the holidays!
Christmas Eve was spent at Granta's...
Hard to believe it 'twas the night before Christmas...
Christmas morning was magical (for the grown ups too!)
Gabriel was especially taken with his construction gear...
while Molly rocked Barbie Dream House. This thing is bigger than her. see... Did I mention how much fun we had packing the car to head home?
Great cousin love this weekend...
Christmas night was spent at Grandma's and the day after was spent rounding with Gigi/Haji and the Hoslers...
While Christmas was a bit on the go we really left feeling like we had great visits with so many people we love! All in all, it was one rockin' holiday.
We are hopefully going to attempt two more visits to Dallas before the arrival of one new baby... so stay tuned for more Dallas hoopla to come!
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