an early christmas with grandparents!

we had christmas with my dad, stepmom, and grandmother on saturday.  my dad and stepmom will be in colorado for christmas, so we did things a little early this year. 

i made the best lunch... shrimp and grits.  y'all have got to try it.  you can get the recipe from my mom's blog here.  it was so fast, easy, and good!  everyone liked it, unless they were lying to me!  ha!

austin was so ready to unwrap gifts.  she couldn't stand it.  she even pulled off a bow, and tore a little paper.  thank goodness that the gift was supposed to be for her.

and then the big sha-zam...

can you see the look on her face?! she was SO excited!! :)

she, of course, doesn't understand what to do with it yet, but i'll make a bet that she can by this summer!  :)

thank y'all for everything!  we're glad you came, and come back anytime!  :)