Round 2, The Johnson Christmas

Well, we are back from Harlingen and the Johnson Christmas. I didn't think we were going to get back since we spent 2 hours on the ground in the plane this morning in Harlingen. Our plane was missing a bolt on a bracket that holds up a brake line. The captain got on the intercom about 30 minutes into sitting on the plane and said..."good news they have found the bolt but now they have to find a washer". What?!? Oh well, Shelby did great sitting on the plane and during both flights. No tears or fussing!

Shelby seems to be over her anxiety of crowds and did quite well. She turned on the charm quite often for the holidays. Shelby met lots of new family members. Here is a picture with Shelby and her cousin Cooper. Cooper is 7 weeks older than Shelby. Poor Cooper was really sick and is at the doctor this afternoon in Harlingen. We hope you feel better Cooper!

These two are both so cute!

Here are some more of Shelby's cousins.

Shelby's cousin Bailey is standing in front of Grandma Johnson's pink Christmas tree. As you can see Bailey has a thing for purses and dress up. She never carries just ONE purse. Bailey kept telling me that her cousin baby Shelby was so "cuwute".

Here is Shelby's cousin Cade (Bailey's brother). Cade is still into swords!

The matching pink girls - - Shelby and Grandma Johnson

Saturday night we went to Ross' aunt Tami and uncle Lynn's house for chili with the whole family. Here is a picture of Shelby with her uncle Josh (Ross' brother-in-law) watching football (one of Shelby's favorite things to do).

Here are pictures from Sunday. We went to church Sunday morning and that evening we had all the extended extended family at the church for dinner.

Here is grandma with her girls on Sunday morning. They happen to have similar Christmas dresses.

Our happy little family!!!

On Monday night we went to Ross' grandparent's house for dinner, an ornament exchange, and to see Santa Claus!!!!

Here is Shelby with her aunt Kristi (Ross' sister and Cade and Bailey's mom).

A true South Texas Santa....work boots and all......

Santa and Shelby....she may not be looking at the camera but at least she is not screaming.... Santa brought Shelby a huge stuffed Elmo and $$$ at her Great-Grandmas.

Monday night was also Shelby's uncle Charlie's birthday. Uncle Charlie (Ross' brother-in-law) is an officer with the marines. Grandma Johnson bribed Bailey with a cookie to dress up in this marine costume. What you can not see is the sequined shoes she is wearing with the costume. Uncle Charlie will be leaving in the next month to six weeks for his first tour of Iraq. We are very proud of uncle Charlie and are already planning on sending him care packages of brownies (his favorite).

Here is Ross' cousin Keith with Shelby and Bailey. Keith lives and works on one of the largest yachts in the world. He works very hard but gets to see and visit so many wonderful places. We are all very jealous of his travels.

Tuesday we spent Christmas morning opening our presents and then the extended family came over to Ross' parents house for ANOTHER meal. I don't have to eat for a week.

Grandma and Grandpa Johnson spoiled us once again. Is there a 1-800 number for people with shopping problems???

Grandma and Shelby before the start of opening presents. Grandma Leyendecker bought Shelby her pajamas that say "baby's first Christmas". Unfortunately, these were destroyed about 3 presents into opening up the 75 or so that were under the tree by a very EXPLOSIVE diaper.

Shelby's cousin Tyler (Cooper's brother) got a 4 wheeler for Christmas. It looks like a mini version of Ross' and all you have to do is push the button on the handle bars and it goes. Bailey nicknamed Tyler Dean....Tyler Dean Dong. We could not help but laugh every time she said it.

Shelby got some really cute clothes for Christmas including her first set of camouflage. Grandma Johnson would be proud if I add that there is pink in this camouflage. Also, she got lots of great books, toys, ornaments, and clothes.

A girl can never have too many high heels....

or rings.....right Bailey?

Shelby sleeping thru the opening of presents in outfit #2.

Grandma opening her presents on Grandpa's lap. Grandpa had a lot of fun with his kids and grand kids during Christmas. I'm hoping that Grandpa does not pass out when he gets the credit card bill.

Here is Cade with his two $10 bills that were in his stocking. He is waving them and yelling to uncle Ross that he is RICH! Don't you hate it when people brag about their fat wallets?

Aunt Kelsey (Ross' sister) and Shelby. Baby is a good color on you PAK!

Bailey holding Shelby. Shelby was not too happy about this. Shelby knows a "rookie" when she sees one (including her mama).

The Johnsons

standing left to right - - me, Ross, Shelby, Travis, Charlie Stocker, Kelsey Stocker, Bailey Horton, Josh Horton

seated left to right - - Sarah, Cooper, Cheryl, Richard, Tyler, Kristi Horton, Cade Horton

We had a blast with our family in South Texas. Merry Christmas and hope to see you all again soon!!! Oh yeah, I guess I should say Feliz Navidad......And tonight round 3, the Leyendecker Christmas.