The Dement Family Christmas

After celebrating Christmas day here at home and after Dwaine recovered from his little stomach bug, we went to celebrate with the extended Dement family. We had it at Dwaine's brother's house this year and it was so much fun. They recently moved into a farm house on 10 acres after completely renovating it. They have baby chicks, goats, cats, dogs, an ATV, hay bales for jumping on, a "man cave" barn, and a beautiful inviting house (something for everyone).

Lyndee (15) and Meg (13) took Alli and TJ for a ride (a very slow safe ride) on the ATV right when we got there. Alli absolutely LOVED hanging out with her fun older cousins. They were so awesome with the kids.

Jumping hay bales- something I truly enjoyed watching the kids do 'cause I can remember doing this as a kid on my Nana's land and thinking it was so much fun. So of course I joined in a little too- never too old!

I just love these action photos.

Left to Right: Alli, Meg, Me, TJ, Lyndee, Aunt Christie and Grandma


A quick picnic style snack. The girls had told Alli that they would take her for a picnic, but then decided it wasn't such a good idea when it became so windy. She instantly teared up and got all upset- she really had her heart set on it.

In a very tearful whining voice she said "But we can take a big glassable (her word for breakable) bowl." I didn't quite understand how that was going to help the situation until she explained that she would set the big heavy bowl on the blanket. Wow- her newly developed reasoning and problem solving skills always catch me by surprise. Lyndee and Meg didn't like seeing her so upset, so they packed up some snacks for a quick picnic- so sweet. And they didn't even need that big glassable bowl after all.

A really cute pic of Lyndee loving on TJ.


Showing off their cool new towels!

We took a quick drive down to the beach to look at the water and let TJ see some boats at the marina.

Some cute candid shots. Teenagers are so much fun.

This one cracks me up!!!

Dwaine with his brothers Lonnie and Roger trying to pose with TJ who was being less than cooperative.

Thanks Roger and Christie for being AMAZING hosts and for all the delicious food. And thanks to Lyndee and Meg for being so wonderful with the kids! Y'all are so awesome. Lonnie- it was great to see you and ofcourse Grandma and Pop too. We love you all very much!