Our 4 Christmases - Part 2

Christmas morning we opened presents at Kim and Gary's house and only snapped one shot of us in our morning glory... thank goodness!

Afterwards we headed over to Jack and Keily's for Christmas lunch. Even though there were probably 20 people there, we only ended up with pictures of Noah -- I guess that's what happens when a kid is present!

Here are a few shots from the mini photo shoot we had in the backyard & Noah surrounded by all his Christmas loot.

After Christmas weekend we headed back up to Georgia and celebrated our last and final Christmas with Gretchen and Justin at  my parents house. Again... with a child present, nearly all my pictures are centered around Ellie!

Ellie LOVES Tutti from Yo Gabba Gabba!

Oh look at me - I did take pictures of other people

Gretchen with her new Vera bag

Think Justin loved his Snuggie

Our 4 Christmases - Part 1

We had fun celebrating Christmas not just once or twice, but 4 times between our 2 familes this year. We kicked off Christmas with my parents a little early. Here are a few pics from under the giant tree (which we are getting next year... yay!)

Mom practicing opening her eyes for the picture!

Dad and his new Bible

We then headed down to sunny Florida for Christmas with the Edwards. Christmas celebrations started Christmas Eve at Aunt Helen's house where we were able to spend time with Kyle's extended family.

Little Noah kept trying to walk the whole time we were there, but of course waited until after we left to show off and walk on his own.

                 

Aunt Annie & Noah

FAMILY PICS

Catching up on blogging

Welcome to 2010!! I cannot believe how long its been since I've last posted! Ever since we closed on the house in mid-November time has just seemed to fly by... or does that mean I'm getting old... I will be turning the big 2-8 in just a few short weeks - eek!!

So backing up to Thanksgiving.... we kicked off the holiday season celebrating Thanksgiving at my sister's house. We stuffed ourselves silly and some how forgot to take many pictures.

Before the crowd showed up I was able to get a few pictures of Ellie in her cute Turkey dress -- though I had trouble getting her to sit still.

Also had to throw in a few Sister Pics with our signature "Hulse" pose -- point that toe!

After Thanksgiving we started decorating the new house for Christmas and we decided that we definately need a bigger tree next year!

Kyle and I certainly got spoiled this year & ended up having 4 Christmas celebrations that started Dec 20th and went through the 28th. More to come from our celebrations, but I leave you with a few shots of our house all decked out for Christmas!

Homeowners

After months of looking and waiting for our house to be complete, we are now offically homeowners! And what better way to celebrate the occasion by cleaning! I have a feeling this is a sign of many saturdays to come...

We aren't offically moving until next weekend, but spent all day cleaning up the kitchen and floors with the help of my amazing parents! Here's a few pictures of the house.

House Update

So yesterday marked the first day that Kyle and I took on a new title: HOMEOWNERS!

We are so excited to finally have a place of our own and while I see lots of fun decorating in my future, Kyle says he feels a pain in his wallet :)

Move in day is offically next weekend, but we are going to start to move a few things in tomorrow!

Final house pictures are coming as soon as I get them off my camera!!

Our First Place

After many months of looking at houses and dragging our realtor through probably over 50 houses, we have finally found our first place! There will be grass in the front yard eventually.

We are really excited to become homeowers for the first time. Here's a few more pics of the inside for your viewing pleasure ;)

Dining Room

Kitchen

Master Bath

Summer in Review

So, I've been neglecting my blog this summer. Can't believe it's August and I haven't updated since June!! I'd like to say we were traveling all summer in a foreign country, but alas I was majorly just bogged down with work...boo that!

We did manage to have some fun this summer and even take a mini-vaca to Chattanooga. July started off with a long 4th of July weekend in which we were able to help out with our church and help with a fair in Atlantic Station. That night we grilled out with Gretchen, Justin and Elizabeth.

In mid-July we decided to get away for a weekend and escaped up to Chattanooga. Not only did we get a weekend away, but we also got to meet little Aaron James Platt. Silly me left my camera in the car, so I didn't get any pics of the little cutie. We had a blast getting away for the weekend and really got our exercise walking all over Chattanooga.

Overlooking the Tennessee River

Posing at one of the many sculptures around the city

Kyle posing with the giant hammer

Josh and Kyle racing down the hill by the River

On top of Lookout Mt.

We still have a few summer adventures planned... more to come soon!