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I feel like I can't move on to 2012 without wrapping up the holidays here. After the fire, the rest of our travels were pretty uneventful. We had a whirlwind trip filled with lots of family, friends, food and fun. We were tired when we got home, but I am so thankful that both of our families love so close together so that we are able to see them every year.

Below is the table all set for Christmas Eve Dinner - isn't it beautiful?

Mrs. C's tree, before Santa came.

Houston got a variety of costumes for Christmas: SWAT man, fireman, spiderman, superman....Since we had a fire, the fireman got a lot of use!

Precious Calista:

Houston and I took a break to watch Charlotte's web:

Pops celebrated a big birthday this year! We celebrated with pizza,a movie (Mission Impossible) and a drink with the family. Just perfect.

Houston really liked our present - a one eyed monster shirt, courtesy of Designs By Mumu! Check her out on Facebook!

 I couldn't get enough of this munchkin!

We headed to Birmingham on the 28th, where my parents prepared a special dinner for us.
Below, the grill master:

Mom and 2/3 of her girls. My mother looks like she is one of the sisters!

Mom and Dad

Mike and me - I really loved that fleece sweat suit I got!

Dad and 2/3 of his girls. Do you like how the wine glass is the focus of the picture?

We are back in ATL now...sorry the pictures are out of order...I was able to spend some time with one of my great friends from college (an old roomate) Kate, and her sweet baby Ellie. Ellie was so good and let me hold her without fussing much at all! Kate is such an easy going mom and I am so proud of her!

Cute momma and her baby girl! Kate doesn't even look like she had a baby ELEVEN weeks ago!

And of course, the babies in Birmingham! Who can forget Indihi? He and Em came over for a little visit with the Blackburns. Indihi was very excited because this 20 year old cat sat still long enough for him to touch her. It is probable she was in a coma.

Sweet, big boy celebrated his first birthday December 22!

And finally, Kate and Harper. While the moms and I got together for lunch, these girls definitely stole the show! Kate is upset with me because she was watching Beauty and the Beast before I grabbed her out of the car. She is also wearing jeggings and Uggs. :-)

I was so sad that I wasn't able to see Anna Barton or Vivi this trip, but I think we did a pretty good job! Hope 2012 is off to a great start for you!