Christmas Parties, Presents, and More Presents!!

Well the holidays have came and gone in 2008, and rest assured that Madison and I had a great Christmas this year. The parties started in Tippah County the weekend of the 20th, and ended yesterday at the House on the 28th. I think I counted eight parties we attended, and know for sure that we missed a few!! Madison got more than she could play with, and I am blessed to have such a large and loving family that supports both her and I.

We wish everyone a Happy New Year, and blessful 2009! Hope you enjoy our Christmas pics from 2008!!

Jody & Madison

Madison tearing into a present!

Reagan posing under the Christmas tree

Pretty grin out of Gracie Girl :)

Being sneaky, and trying to get a present early out of Grandy

Reagan showing perfect form on the fastball right down the middle!!

Madison and her beloved Caillou Book's

Madison put a bow on Reagan's head, he wasn't a big fan

Cute matching PJ's!

Daddy playing with "the city" with MGA & RW

Madison attempting to be Santa Claus

Future Picasso's??

Tay-Tay loved her some Reagan Wayne

4 Generations worth in this Pic

Jennifer and Reagan on Christmas Eve

All of us heading to Hope on Christmas Eve

Madison and Daddy on Christmas Eve 2008

Santa brought me some good loot!! New Hoodie and JT and Tiger!! Yay!

Santa finally retired Peppy's old boat anchor camera!

Akins Family Christmas Tree 2008

Original Cabbage Patch doll for Gracie, and of course, Madison's hero, Caillou!

2.5 Hours later, Santa gives you the Barbie Dream House

It even has a Disco Ball in the upstairs!!

Big Sesame Street BallPit for Reagain, with over 200 Balls!

Sleepy Heads were still ready for Santa!

A rare occasion when Madison shared her toys

Sneeky Pete playing with his Bob the builder Tool Bench

Madison had finally had enough! Nap Time!!

Congrats Madison!!

Cheryl just called me and said that Madison came up to her and said, "I need to go Potty!". She pulled out the pottychair, and she actually went. We have been fooled by this a few times, but this time she actually went.

She called me and was so proud of herself, and of course, I made a big deal about it, and I'm sure my co-workers were making fun of me but I don't care :)

Just wanted to share this exciting news with everyone! No pictures this time!

JA

Christmas Parade, Cold Weather, and Santa

Well this past weekend we bundled up and went to the Collierville Christmas parade with Mimi and Vann. It was rather cold, but we layered ourselves with clothes and blankets and took the kiddos! They really enjoyed the bands and floats and of course, the Candy. Been a pretty quite few weeks but with Christmas parties starting this weekend, and going on, every weekend until Christmas, we have a pretty busy schedule. Hope you enjoy the Parade pictures, and a Happy Holiday Season to Everyone!

JA

Madison and Reagan in wagon headed to parade

JA and Reagan watching parade

I even let Peppy watch the parade with me :)

Mimi with Madison and RW

Cool, Calm, and Collective...

Madison and Grandaddy bundled up in the blanket!

Reagan and Jennifer watching parade

Reagan enjoying a mini-candycane!

Grandy and Pop carried Madison to see Santa last week!

Catfish, 4-wheelers, and a trip Home!

Last weekend we enjoyed a really relaxing weekend at Grandy and Pop's. We left after work on Friday, and stayed until mid-Sunday afternoon. Saturday was an action packed day that included lots of fresh air and playing outside. Madison helped me wash my nasty car in the shop, while Reagan helped Grandy and Pop put the top on the pool. We all enjoyed a nice 4-wheeler ride and also got to go feed the fish (which the kiddos loved).

All in all, a great weekend!! Thanks to Grandy and Pop for letting us have some adult time on Saturday night, and it was very much enjoyed.

Enjoy the pics....JA

Madison playing with her ponytail holders

Reagan in PJ's and boots!!

Madison treating daddy like he's a horse

Helping Grandy make pancakes :)

Reagan was fascinated with the steps

Me and Gracie on 4-wheeler

RW and I taking a spin

Jennifer with the kiddos swinging

Reagan enjoying time with his Mom

My lil' gangster ready to go riding with her boots on

Hey Daddy-O!!!

Look at all them fishies!!!

I would love to have this big fellow on my plate...Fried!!

Fish feeding time

Madison Grace feeding fish

Madison is a happy happy girl when at Grandy/Pops

This is about as good of pic as we could get

Reagan and his milk!

Jennifer getting Reagan ready for church on Sunday

Pretty girl waiting to go to church

Handsome!

Ready to "Go-Go!!"

Such a big girl!

Lounging after Church