Monday, January 31, 2011

It's High Time!

Yes....it is high time that I update my blog.  My last update was for Dozier's birthday and lots have been going on since that!

Christmas was in Texas as usual this year.  It is wonderful to be in the warmth of Texas to celebrate the birth of our Savior with my precious boys and their families.  Jaxon was very sick with a viral infection that was really close to the flu.  We ended up staying at HeltonTexas most of the time to help with him.  He HAS to sleep with Grandmama and GaGa!  
Michael and Sarah spent a couple of nights with us there....we loved that - especially since they only live a few miles down the road.  It is so special to wake up Christmas morning with my "nest" all together!


We were greeted at the airport by the HeltonTexas crew!
Even tho we had a rental car - they couldn't wait to see us!!



Jaxon was so sick..


December 28 is Jaxon's birthday - so we had a big "Hershey's Chocolate" birthday party!  We shipped all the chocolate we could from Hershey to make the party perfect! 


Back to PA on January 2nd....EARLY morning flight from DFW.  Mr. H almost missed the plane (I was already on)..due to long lines at check in, baggage drop and security!  Seriously it was unbelievable!  We had a 5:40 AM flight and arrived at the airport at 4:30...you'd think that would be plenty of time....NOPE!    He did get on the flight....last one one.

Since returning we have been COLD....it snows almost every day....snows a lot and stays put!  We are covered in snow!  I am so ready for a trip to the warmth of the south.  Michael and Sarah will be here on the 17th and we can hardly wait!  We're gonna have a great time!

Here are a few pictures ....
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Jaxon and Grandmama enjoyed making some Christmas Eve crafts!





Jimmy trying to decide if he wanted to eat the Gingerbread Man




Love all my boys!

Grandmama, GaGa, Jaxon and Jimmy


Sweetest boys!!



Sarah and Michael opening presents...








Santa brought a bicycle for Jaxon!







GaGa enjoying Christmas Dinner




Michael and Sarah at dinner

Jimmy and Dada like the "Roast Beast"!


My Sweet Michael

My famous fudge....See's fudge recipe from my Aunt Angela
I make part peanut butter - part chocolate - part swirl!!





My wonderful Daughters-in-law...Great Cooks!



Here we are!

Jaxon had not eaten for days.....until this!!!


Herb Roasted Beef Tenderloin w/red wine reduction
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Italian Green Bean Bundles
Stained Glass Salad



Boxing Day dinner at La Hacienda Ranch...Mexican!!


Shopping the day after Christmas



Jaxon's FAVORITE thing...Baby Deer from Grandmama & Gaga!
















Love those nuggets....

then to Dave and Busters for some serious playtime!

Fun times....


Fun Air Hockey with Dada!


















Helton family in Chocolate!

Michael's guitar "center"...He is sooo talented and has some very cool guitars!

Cafe' Brazil...my FAVORITE breakfast place!  This is French Toast with Fruit...I get it everytime!

The last beautiful Texas sunset of 2010!!


New Years Day Football Watchin.....






Christmas Eve present from us....as GARAGE!

Everyone got a Sugar Bowl shirt...


HeltonTexas!



My necklace from all my sweet children! 


I took this picture just as we left Dallas...morning was breaking and the moon was beautiful!




Welcome to Pennsylvania!

My pretty little blue spruce that Jaxon and Jimmy gave us..


 





2 comments:

Cafe Brazil said...

Thnaks for making us a part of your holiday! It looks like you had a wonderful vacation!

Ann Cromwell said...

Martha, I loved reading your blog! It looks like you had a wonderful time in Texas with your loved ones!!! Wow! What a precious Hershey's birthday party! Thanks for sharing!