The days and night before Christmas...

I apologize for not posting early, post tubes surgery but everything went well and we are so thankful to Dr. Mair who saw the severity of BG's ears and did not hesitate to work her into his schedule. Turns out, due to infection and fluid on both sides of her ear drum in her right ear, she could only partially hear from her left ear. Talk about feeling like a bad mama but honestly, aside from the intense whining last Monday....I had no clue! Betsy Grace is such trooper and must have an extremely high tolerance for pain. In fact, the only thing she was worried about pre-op was what she was going to order at Mexican 1900 that night and the ugly hospital gown that they made her wear :)

Two funny little stories....

Surgery was scheduled at 1:45 pm and because they were giving her anesthesia, she could not eat that morning. Talk about challenging, since our life is revolved around meals and most importantly, snacks. But she kept her eye on the prize and knew that after we went to the doctor, she was going to her favorite restaurant for dinner. She was so excited (and hungry) that she told every nurse that we came in contact with her menu choices..."I am going to have a quesadilla, a taco, chips, salsa and yeah, I like lettuce". The nurses thought she was hilarious and couldn't get over the love for mexican food. It's in her blood though, I probably ate it 3 times a week while pregnant with her. The child hates pizza but loves her some mexican :)

The other funny thing was her opposition to placing the hospital gown on her body. My little fashionista was less than pleased by the sight of it and immediately requested her own pj's. She didn't really understand but I tried to explain to her that everyone wears them, it's just the deal. How can this be starting at the age of 2?!?!

So, she did awesome and aside from the 1 hour post op (coming out of anesthesia if no fun) she was back to her old self in no time. Actually she is better because she can hear perfectly out of both ears. It has only been a week but I can tell a huge difference in her annunciation. Thank you Dr. Mair!!!!!

Now, back to Christmas :)

Our first family celebration was with Poppy and Rozzie. They were going to Charleston to be with my step sister and her family for Christmas, so we got our time with them early. They showered the girls with gifts and we all had a blast!

Then on Christmas Eve morning, we went over to the Brosseau's for our second annual Christmas Eve brunch and this time the Harrell's joined in on the fun. We had way too much food and way too much fun but there wasn't anywhere we would have rather been on that morning, a perfect start to my favorite day of the year!

Holly and Holden

Mr. Phil helping BG open her gift. These two share a love for each other that is precious!

Sutton Bear snuggling with Kevin

These little eyes are sparkling with the magic of Christmas...pure joy!

All of the kiddos.

Big boy Phillip was in charge of holding Sutton and he did so with such pride...

cutest.thing.ever.

And please notice the way he is looking at Betsy Grace...up to something!

Then, we celebrated Christmas with our Barksdale cousins and opened a few gifts at Brun and Ella's. Brooks, Isabelle and BG had a big time together!

That's where the pictures end but following Brun and Ella's we went to Beece and SanSan's for Christmas Eve dinner. Betsy Grace had a blast with my cousin Braden, the food was delicious and it was wonderful to be with family.