The Durbin's: 01/01/2012

Monday, January 23, 2012

Evy's 18 Month Birthday!

For Evy's 18 month birthday we started at Grandma and Grandpa's house for cake! That left Evy on a sugar high for the rest of the night, but it was well worth it:) It's clear that she can never get enough sweets! Maybe mommy and daddy are to blame for her sweet tooth, but we NEVER hold back on feeding this princess:) She eats anything, and after the cake, she even took to the kitchen table:) haha We are so blessed to have such a perfect angel and have truly enjoyed every second of her 18 months with us! We love you Evelyn!

Bellerive with Santa 2011

We love Breakfast with Santa at Bellerive. We wanted to go to the dinner this year instead so Grandma and Grandpa Inkley met us there for all the Christmas festivities.

Evy is a huge hugger...which is one of the best things about "nurturing" little GIRLS! While watching the puppet show, Evy decided it was time to hug.....hug anything and anyone:) It's so precious to watch her give hugs and say, "ahhhh!!" We are so thankful to have this opportunity to see Santa! It sure beats the mall and crowds!

We can't wait until Christmas next year.....so many new and exciting things will happened between now and then as Evy continues to grow! Oh, and thank you for my pretty Christmas dress Grandma and Grandpa Inkley.....mommy wishes they had one in her size!

Christmas 2011

Santa, Santa, Santa....Evy sure loves Santa. He brought her all the gifts under the tree plus all the great gifts from Grandma and Grandpa Inkley & Durbin. She was even spoiled with great presents from our great friends:) We woke up and had a great breakfast while singing Christmas songs. Grandma and Grandpa Inkley came over and we began to watch Evy tear apart the gifts. She loves her Barbie four-wheeler and Kitchen from Grandma and Grandpa Inkley & her bus/slide from Grandma and Grandpa Durbin!!!! It's hilarious to watch her drive the four-wheeler since she doesn't know how to steer or even "watch" the road. Bam, bam into every wall:) They'll need to be some painting done around here soon!

We were very happy to spend Christmas with those we love. We wouldn't have had it any other way! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all:)

Evy at Christmas Breakfast

I'm ready for gift #1:)

Bitty Baby....Bitty Baby....yeah:)

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Christmas Eve 2011

We were so excited to host Christmas Eve this year! It was wonderful to see some of our family and be thankful for what we have and those we are close to in life! We had 4 little ones here....all GIRLS...perfect! It was a blast! There's nothing better than watching these little ladies play together and act like little adults! It was so great to see all those who came and we are thankful to have you in our lives!

Evy & Lily

Grandma and Evy

Girls Weekend

In early December 2 of my best friends in the whole world, Amanda and Dameron, came in town to visit. They were 2 of my 10 bridesmaids, and I do NOT get to see them nearly enough! Now, as we all know, I would NEVER leave Evy and go out of town to party with the girls or even Durbin, but 7 hours didn't seem too harmful! We definitely made up for lost time!!! More memories were made and all my girls solidified why you are all in my life.....you ROCK!

Now there are a few "men" in the pictures...our guys friends ended up bardging in on ladies weekend, but it was well worth it....fun times had by all!
See you all next year for our "weekend!

Amanda & Dameron

Amanda & Megs

Erin, Amanda & Erin

Myself, Erin, Amanda & Dameron

All the LOYAL ladies:)

Turkey Day 2011

We were so excited to see our family this year, especially cousin Johnny, for Thanksgiving! It's always a great time to get together with Evy's little cousin and extended cousins! They are all so close in age, it makes gatherings so much fun! We are so thankful to have you all in our lives! Can't wait to see more of you!

It's Turkey Day!