Christmas 2003
Tuesday October 04, 2005
We had a great time in VA...experiencing the
"Wonderland" at Coleman's Nursery, visiting friends, and opening presents on
Christmas Eve! We stopped to see Shannon & Brent on Christmas morning and
then headed to MD to spend the rest of the week with Christie's family.
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- Visiting Friends...- We caught up
with some of Bryan's old high school friends and their families.
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- Shannon & Brent- We stopped at
Shannon's parents' house to say a quick hello before heading to MD
on Christmas morning.
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- Christmas Day!- We arrived in MD
to a delicious brunch and more gift opening!
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- The Aftermath...- Here are the rest
of the pictures that we took during our visit in MD.
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This was the last year for the Wonderland
exhibit at Coleman's Nursery. The boys had a great time seeing all of the
Christmas displays & animation, and especially riding the train!
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We visited Coleman's Nursery to see the Wonderland exhibit. |
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Alex & Brandon checking out the elves! |
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Brandon imitated the carolers. |
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The boys, Sandra & the Omas. |
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Brandon posed with the marching band. |
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Mommy & Brandon with Santa. |
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Brandon munching on his popcorn! |
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The boys loved the train ride! |
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The merry-go-round was next! |
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One more ride on the train. |
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Brandon & Oma opened the last window on the advent calendar. |
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We went to the Tragles house on Christmas Eve
to visit the Tragles, the Powells and Melanie & Chloe Bright!
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Melanie and Chloe Bright. |
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Melanie, Chloe, Lee Anne and Lexi! |
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Christie joined in...her baby girl is due in April! |
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The Dads took their turn... |
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Brandon got a cool dog puppet from the Powells! |
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Christie getting some practice with Lexi... |
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Santa came to the Halls' house on Christmas
Eve to deliver lots of goodies for Brandon & Alex!
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Looking for Santa's sleigh... |
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We took the boys outside while Santa delivered their presents! |
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Alex tearing into his first gift! |
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Brandon LOVES his new bike! |
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Alex wanted a turn to ride... |
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Oma showed the boys how to work the puppet show that she made for them! |
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Oma & Opa with the wreath bowl that Christie made for them. |
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Brandon on his new sit 'n spin! |
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Bryan, Sandra, Oma and Great Oma! |
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Brandon attacked Great Oma with his alligator puppet! |
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The boys had lots of fun playing together! |
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We made a quick stop in Mechanicsville, VA to
visit Shannon & Brent...
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I remember you Uncle Bryan! |
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Aunt Christie's turn to say hello! |
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Carter liked Christie's necklace. |
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Courtney, Carter and Caryn |
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Brandon tearing into his stocking... |
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Carter's first toothbrush! |
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Courtney gave Snowball a Christmas treat... |
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Cousins in their (almost) matching shirts! |
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Brandon gave Carter a kiss... |
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Pop-Pop, Caryn & Bryan getting into gift opening position. |
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Courtney and her new camera. |
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Wow! Let's play some basketball! |
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Our first baby girl gear... |
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Pop-Pop, Christie and Bryan |
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Christie with her new Vera Bradley bag. |
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Caryn posed with her First Christmas ornament. |
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Brandon loves his talking toolbox! |
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Great Pop-Pop opening a gift... |
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Nanny with her wreath bowl! |
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Next she opened a Carter bag! |
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Brandon tried out his saw on Aunt Courtney's leg! |
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The Aftermath...
Brandon spent the rest of the week playing
outside and trying out all of his new toys!
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Brandon riding his new big boy bike! |
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Courtney, Christie & Carter |
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Carter tried out Brandon's old tricycle. |
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I can do it all by myself!! |
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Tonya, Pat & Ever stopped by to visit! |
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Brandon and his new choo choo train! |
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Brandon with his favorite buddy... |
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Brandon loves his Bob the Builder construction site! |
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Carter & Brandon rode the sit 'n spin together! |
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Get me off of this thing! |
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