I am not quite sure how my eyes are still open and I am still going after this week and all the festivities we had going on! But what a fun week it was and I am constantly reminded how lucky we are to live in such a fun and great
neighborhood with so many friends! And this little one is even more lucky to have a neighborhood with so many best buddies to play with! And I think from this face, she is pretty happy about it!
The week started off with a girls dinner night and ornament exchange. The guys all stayed home to babysit and the girls got out for a much needed night out. Uptown Charlotte is decorated so nicely right now so we got a shot in front of some of the decorations.
On Thursday night, we did a neighborhood luminary and caroling night. It was the first year we have done this and of course all of the
neighborhood didn't participate but the ones who did, their
driveways looked great and the kids all had a blast going around. Our house with our luminaries and Christmas lights.
It was a little chilly but a little hot cocoa and some warm hats and it really wasn't too bad.
The group going up to front doors and singing. Luckily the little kids loved running up to the doors and singing so the parents could hang out in the back. One of the
neighbors even baked cookies so I think the kids just ran up to every door just in case they had cookies.
These two are so adorable and I just know, they are going to be getting into big time trouble soon, you can just see it in their eyes!
We had another fun party on Friday night, unfortunately I didn't have my camera but it was fun adult night and luckily it was right across the street so no need to travel far which was the best part! The
neighborhood started a tradition a couple years ago where they have a secret
Santa kids book exchange but of course Ella was a little too small this year so this was our first year
participating and it was so much fun. We decided to also do a cookie exchange with all 9 families and I am so excited to have a freezer full of yummy cookies! We went a little early to help Tracey set up and it is so cute how Addie and Wesley just love Mike. In fact, we all joke that Addie has a little crush on "Mr. Mike" and runs up to him and gives him a hug whenever she sees him. While we were setting up, "Mr. Mike" was reading books to the kids! Can't you just see Ella's face, yeah yeah he's not that big of a deal, I see him all the time!!
There were a total of 16 kids at the party and the oldest was only 5 so that is a lot of little kiddos but they all play and get along so well and the big kids are so great to the little kids.
Ella and Wesley coloring at their own craft table.
I told you these two were trouble! We turned our head for a minute and they darted off up and down the stairs!
We even had a special treat at the end of the party, snow! It didn't snow long but big flakes were coming down and the older kids were so excited to look out the window and check it out!
Why just stop with that for one weekend when there are so many more things to do and see! So, of course we did and went to visit the bears that only come out during Christmas time in one of the buildings in Uptown. We went last year with Ella's cousins, Andrew and Connor and Ella napped through the entire thing and I honestly wasn't sure if she would be that interested this year but...
this girl loved it! She was so
mesmerized and sat and stared at them for a long time. One of the main bears is named Ella and the conductor bear kept referring to Ella so I think she loved hearing her name like he was talking to her. She stayed on our laps and watched for awhile but then she got more comfortable.
And she had to check them out a little bit closer.
Oh yeah, this girl loves the bears and really anything that has to do with music and singing. After a nice long nap (thank you Ella), we headed over for a holiday dinner with friends. It was pot luck style and then a Chinese gift exchange for the adults. So fun to get together one final time before we all head our separate ways for the holidays.
Oh yes, Ella is really into necklaces these days and put that on herself! We are in trouble since she loves to put on jewelry and carry around my purses all over the house!
Trying to capture a picture with all the kids and guess which one is screaming?? I know, shocking since almost
every time we try and get a picture like this, she is screaming! The only one! Oh well.
Love these girls:)
Finally a picture of the three of us from all the holiday festivities!
So, like I said, my eyes are getting very heavy and I am looking forward to a good nights sleep (hear that Ella, no peeps tonight!). We head down to
Seabrook later this week and can't wait to celebrate and see all the
Dougan aunts, uncles and cousins for another wild and fun week. Guess I better recover this week before then! We hope all of you have a great holiday full of lots of love, laughs and special memories. We can't wait to make even more memories and see the
excitement in Ella's eyes. Seeing it through the eyes of your children truly reminds you of the real meaning and how special it is. Merry Christmas 2010! Love, The
Hennessy Family:)
The week started off with a girls dinner night and ornament exchange. The guys all stayed home to babysit and the girls got out for a much needed night out. Uptown Charlotte is decorated so nicely right now so we got a shot in front of some of the decorations. 
On Thursday night, we did a neighborhood luminary and caroling night. It was the first year we have done this and of course all of the neighborhood didn't participate but the ones who did, their driveways looked great and the kids all had a blast going around. Our house with our luminaries and Christmas lights. 
It was a little chilly but a little hot cocoa and some warm hats and it really wasn't too bad. 
The group going up to front doors and singing. Luckily the little kids loved running up to the doors and singing so the parents could hang out in the back. One of the neighbors even baked cookies so I think the kids just ran up to every door just in case they had cookies. 
These two are so adorable and I just know, they are going to be getting into big time trouble soon, you can just see it in their eyes! 
We had another fun party on Friday night, unfortunately I didn't have my camera but it was fun adult night and luckily it was right across the street so no need to travel far which was the best part! The neighborhood started a tradition a couple years ago where they have a secret Santa kids book exchange but of course Ella was a little too small this year so this was our first year participating and it was so much fun. We decided to also do a cookie exchange with all 9 families and I am so excited to have a freezer full of yummy cookies! We went a little early to help Tracey set up and it is so cute how Addie and Wesley just love Mike. In fact, we all joke that Addie has a little crush on "Mr. Mike" and runs up to him and gives him a hug whenever she sees him. While we were setting up, "Mr. Mike" was reading books to the kids! Can't you just see Ella's face, yeah yeah he's not that big of a deal, I see him all the time!! 
There were a total of 16 kids at the party and the oldest was only 5 so that is a lot of little kiddos but they all play and get along so well and the big kids are so great to the little kids. 
Ella and Wesley coloring at their own craft table. 
I told you these two were trouble! We turned our head for a minute and they darted off up and down the stairs! 
We even had a special treat at the end of the party, snow! It didn't snow long but big flakes were coming down and the older kids were so excited to look out the window and check it out! 
Why just stop with that for one weekend when there are so many more things to do and see! So, of course we did and went to visit the bears that only come out during Christmas time in one of the buildings in Uptown. We went last year with Ella's cousins, Andrew and Connor and Ella napped through the entire thing and I honestly wasn't sure if she would be that interested this year but... 
this girl loved it! She was so mesmerized and sat and stared at them for a long time. One of the main bears is named Ella and the conductor bear kept referring to Ella so I think she loved hearing her name like he was talking to her. She stayed on our laps and watched for awhile but then she got more comfortable. 
And she had to check them out a little bit closer. 
Oh yeah, this girl loves the bears and really anything that has to do with music and singing. After a nice long nap (thank you Ella), we headed over for a holiday dinner with friends. It was pot luck style and then a Chinese gift exchange for the adults. So fun to get together one final time before we all head our separate ways for the holidays.
Oh yes, Ella is really into necklaces these days and put that on herself! We are in trouble since she loves to put on jewelry and carry around my purses all over the house! 
Trying to capture a picture with all the kids and guess which one is screaming?? I know, shocking since almost every time we try and get a picture like this, she is screaming! The only one! Oh well. 
Love these girls:) 
Finally a picture of the three of us from all the holiday festivities! 
So, like I said, my eyes are getting very heavy and I am looking forward to a good nights sleep (hear that Ella, no peeps tonight!). We head down to Seabrook later this week and can't wait to celebrate and see all the Dougan aunts, uncles and cousins for another wild and fun week. Guess I better recover this week before then! We hope all of you have a great holiday full of lots of love, laughs and special memories. We can't wait to make even more memories and see the excitement in Ella's eyes. Seeing it through the eyes of your children truly reminds you of the real meaning and how special it is. Merry Christmas 2010! Love, The Hennessy Family:)
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