Un-Decking the Walls

There is something so magical about decorating for Christmas. I absolutely love the Christmas cheer that fills our homes... and with that being said... it is so sad to "un-deck" the walls after the holiday season. But before all of our decor was put away until next year, I took one more moment to cherish all the wonderful pieces that filled our homes including Christmas cards, ribbons and bows, cherished themed ornaments, my mother's handmade stockings, and so much more. We definitely had a very Merry Christmas here in the Zellner home. Until next year!

Bryson's Christmas Singamajig & Dinner w/ Friends

Thursday we were invited to have dinner with the Fants and cute baby B. We had such a wonderful time with friends celebrating the holiday and soon to be new year. For Christmas we bought Bryson a cute toy that both Ray and I had recently been made aware of and are now both ridiculously obsessed with. It is called a singamajig. They are super cute plush toys that sing.

The little man was not too sure of the new toy at first, but by the next morning quickly warmed up to it. The picture below was sent by his mommy. Bryson is pointing to his tummy where you press the toy to make it sing.

Thank you to our sweetest friends for such a wonderful time. So here's to future road trips, to theme parties, dinner date nights, girls nights out, and for all the moments to come. We absolutely love our time together and am so thankful for all that we will be blessed with in the new year!

Favorite Christmas Moments 2010

Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time!

This Christmas break was absolutely amazing! It was filled with such wonderful moments and of course hundreds of pictures. If you were able to make it through the previous post I absolutely commend you. So this post I thought I would keep it light and post some of my favorite comments/moments in a list (of course all in random order)

- This was our first Christmas with our entire Zellner family including our sweet family from Alabama
- I must apologize to my bro and sis-in-law for getting Olivia hooked on chapstick or as she calls it... "I want some lips or lipstick." She is a sly little lady as it took me almost 15 minutes to get mine back. ha
- Days before Christmas my brother got engaged. This was the first time we met our soon-to-be nephew, Aiden.
- Olivia is not a fan of Santa. Christmas day she called Santa on the cell phone to explain that she did not like him. Christmas Eve she reminded us that Santa was not allowed to come as we were to lock up so he could not come in. She may also be the first child to run back up the stairs once she was told that Santa came Christmas morning (seriously this was one of the cutest moments ever)
- Our gift to our Zellner family this year was that we hired a friend to do family photographs for us. It seemed that the entire family thought our "gift" was that I was pregnant. Oops. My sweet sister-in-law Rachel almost bought me an expectant Aggie mom shirt. Love it!
- This year Ray and I enjoyed making fun sweet treats for the family including chocolate covered pretzels and two types of fudge
- Rachel found the pickle this year
- "No wine zone... cheese!" Ok this was one of my favorite sayings that I taught my niece. The saying was a bit confused but I think the concept was there. What I meant was this is a no whining zone and I wanted her to smile. So I guess that's what it kind of ended up being.
- Explain to me why it can be 60-70 degrees on Christmas Eve?!?!
- Farrah gave the sisters a sweet personalized butterfly necklace that had all four of our birthstones on it. I love it!
- PJ party play date on Christmas Eve
- Ray and Farrah dance battled to Just Dance 2 and Farrah won!
- My mom and I enjoyed an amazing girl's day as we drove to Wimberly to visit my Great Aunt Alice
- Ray drove my father's corvette for the first time
- This trip we've enjoyed both Fazoli's and Pita Pit
- It is a two year tradition to read Luke Chapter 2 out of the bible on Christmas

What fun and very special moments we shared this holiday season!

Christmas 2010

'Twere the days of Christmas

and all through the town,

Came festive tidings and joy with love all around.

Decorations were hung in the apartment with care,

With treat making and gift exchanging oh did we share.

Now we were all packed and ready to go,

To the Land of Sugar with no chance of snow.

But oh how happy and excited were we,

With thousands of pictures taken next to a tree.

Farrah, Olivia, and Aunt Alicia on Christmas Eve

The hubs and I at the Zellner home

Olivia exchanging a fun chapstick hobby

Hugs for my sweet niece

With fun sight seeing and family time oh did we share,

We walked, we shopped, and we ate at town square

Jimmy Johns Lunch with the Zellner Family

Uncle Ray Ray and Olivia


Festive Holiday Fun in the Square

Modern Ladies Photo (Farrah, Me, Rachel)

Texas Christmas Decor?!?
(yes that is a real deer head and it lit up)

After a fun festive outting and time in the square,

We went back to the Zellner home for a fun time to share.

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To family traditions, pjs, treats, and shows,

To game time, just dance, and frosting on our nose.

The hubs and I on Christmas Eve

My beautiful sisters and niece

Todd, Becky, Rachel, and Ryan

Mimmi Facies

Ladies in PJs at the Zellner home

Men in Pjs on Christmas Eve

Farrah making Christmas Cupcakes for Santa!

Frosting Facies

Olivia enjoying tasty frosting

Rock'n out with Aunt Becky and Olivia

Papa Z reading the night before Christmas on his Nook

Luke Chapter 2

Our Eve was filled with tradition, laughter, and love,

The reason for the season was sent from above.

To Jesus who's birthday it would be,

Here's to our Savior how grateful are we.

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Christmas at the Zellners'

Merry Christmas 2010

8:15AM sure came early this year,

Santa and his raindeer had already been here.

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With stockings and gifts all tied in large bows,

All of our presents sat nicely in rows.

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To one special girl how thankful were we

To have such amazing family to share our Christmas with was key.

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Olivia was on Santa's Nice List:)

Olivia helping Aunt Alicia unwrap her gifts

Owen and Ray on Christmas morning

Ray and Ryan Zellner on Christmas morning

Becky and Rory

Cutest toy ever!

Olivia with her baby on Christmas morning

Christmas at the Waldrups'

Merry Christmas 2010

Off to the Waldrups' happily we went,

With my amazing family fun time we spent.

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With new family members oh we will make,

The memories and laughter and a ton of pictures to take.

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The next day our special gift was exchanged,

Fun portraits of the family had been arranged.

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We all gathered together at nana's house we did go,

With smiles, laughter, and fun we did show.

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Olivia and Aunt Alicia during our portraits

Papa Z and Grammy with Olivia

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On Monday my mom and I traveled far,

To see my Great Aunt and have a girl's day in our car.

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On Tuesday my husband and father did take,

The corvette out for some male bonding they did make.

Ray and my father in the vette

What a wonderful time with our family we had,

Oh how I love my mom, brother, and my dad.

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What a great Zellner family I oh so love,

I have three great sisters, one brother, dad, mother, and niece sent from above.

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What an amazing Christmas and holiday to me,

Again how grateful and blessed are we.