Thank you to everyone for our wonderful gifts and Christmas wishes!
This Christmas we were able to spend with just our little family! We got to spend most of the day with Daddy but he had to sleep because he was starting Mids that night (shift work from 10:30pm-8:30am).
Grandma Tossey's Caterpillar Tunnel was a hit.
Nanna gave Jax and Jordyn outfits and they were adorable! I think we actually got a few good ones of them together! So cute! I love my little sweethearts!
This year we get to introduce to you our newest! Little Miss Jordyn Loraine Tossey was born the 12th April 2013, 8 lbs 2 oz and 21 inches. Her parents and most everyone else thinks she is just adorable. She’s now 8 months and getting ready to walk.She does not like to be alone so she’ll follow you around the house and she makes herself heard with her sweet little baby talk, laughter and silly little faces that just melt our hearts. She wants to be in the middle of everything and adores her big brother.
Jax who turned 2 this year has loved his little sister since the day we brought her home and takes good care of her. Sometimes he gets jealous of “mom” holding her and will say “baby down” but he loves to make his sister laugh and is the best at it. Jax is a typical boy who loves being outside to explore the water, rocks, sticks, etc. He loves to jump and wrestle and could spend all day doing just that if anyone had the energy to keep up, yet loves to sit with mom and read his books. He is such a big boy that sometimes we forget he is only 2 because he looks like he is 3.
Aaron finally finished the third stage of his training in April and was picked up for more training as an Engineering Laboratory Technician. Then because they could not let him go, they decided to keep him around as a staff instructor. So we get to stay in the Charleston for another two years while Aaron trains other sailors. This also adds two more years to his contract.
As we look back on another blessed year we see all the friends and family and fun times we have been able to enjoy this year. We have stayed busy with the fun things of Charleston such as the Downtown, Patriot’s Point, H.L. Hunley, Fort Sumter and even a Braves game in Atlanta. Aaron has gotten into Surf Fishing and is hoping for a gator tag this next year.
But most of our days are filled with watching our little ones grow. Enjoying the playfulness of childhood and trying to stay focused on the things that really matter.
This year Aaron and I were given callings as Ward Missionaries. We have enjoy having that special connection to our ward missionaries and the work of the Lord. It is amazing to see the changes that have come since the change in missionary work since the April 2013 Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Yet the message is always the same, to share the message of Jesus Christ.
As always we love you all and appreciate the support we feel from you. If you are far from us we miss you and hope that all is well and that you and yours have a Very Merry Christmas.
As the Christmas season envelopes us with all it’s glory, may we as did the wise men seek a bright particular star to guide us in our celebration of the Saviors birth. May we all make the journey to Bethlehem in spirit taking with us a tender caring heart as our gift to the Savior.
Ever since we moved to SC we have gone to James Island to see the "Holiday Festival of Lights" and I love it! It is a park with fun activities and a 3 mile strip just filled with lights from Christmas to Dinosaurs and Children's Stories. I love this time of year were we can enjoy all the Christmas decorations and the LIGHTS! Did I mention that I love the lights? I think Jax really likes them too now. He'll point to them and say "pretty lights."
At the Festival they sell Marshmallows to roast, so we bring our own! We were going to make smores but we forgot the chocolate...oh well!
Jax had it all over his face, lol
Each year they have a different sand sculpture, I think they're so cool!
Oh good ol' Turkey Bowl, Aaron and I were trying to get it started for about an hour then we gave up. But finally Wade got it going and we had a good round of football.
Jax found the only water puddle and was standing in it when I found him.
After the first game Kevin showed up with his crew so the guys had another game.
Black Friday
29 November 2013
Jax, Kyler, Kacy
my little cutie!
Then we all went downtown for some Christmas festivities. Dad was pulling hay rides for the Rotery Club so we all pilled on and sang carols through the park. We fit everyone from the family there on and a few extras...those "extras" got to enjoy our wonderful singing and cuddling through the hay ride! =)
Poor Jax, we couldn't figure out why he was crying at one point, then we discovered when we got home that his poor cheeks were chapped from being outside in the wind all day and through the night.
Early Christmas Celebration
30 November 2013
Nana had Christmas ready for us early this year so we where able to celebrate it with those that won't be at Nana and Papa's this year. (Us, Kenney's Family and Cary Shane & Diana)
Setting up the tree with Nana
Opening presents! Jordyn is enjoying her baby doll and Jax started playing with his dump truck right away. I think the best was his reaction to his new underwear! =)
I LOVE this video, watch Jax first then the next time watch Kacy! =)
Childress
1 December 2013
Jax had so much fun playing with Kyler and Damon it was so sad Sunday after they left Jax woke up the next morning asking for Kyler and Damon.
Papa Keys playing with Jordyn
Kyler and Jax got along really well
then the brothers... haha!
I just think these next pictures are too cute!
2 December 2013
Jax played so had the whole time we where there!
and Jordyn too, guess we wore Aunt Kacy out as well!
5 December 2013
of course we had a few melt downs...
Aaron's First Deer
2 December 2013
Aaron really had a good time this trip hunting in east Texas on his mom's land and with Dad. I didn't get a picture before he started but he got himself a doe for his first deer. Now we get to enjoy our own deer steaks and ground venison!
Surprise Birthday Party
4 December 2013
So Aaron had a great idea to through me a surprise birthday party early so I could celebrate with my family. It was so nice, I haven't celebrated my birthday with my family since high school. Mom baked a cake and Kerry and Kevin decorated and held it at there house. We were coming over to play games, little did i know it was a party for me. I kept telling Aaron we were already late and we did not need gas that we could get it later!
Nanny with some of her great-grandchildren
Jace and Conner at the top, Jax, Nanny (Dollie Keys), Jordyn, Gentry and Avery in the Blue
Jordyn with Nanny
Conner was taking such good care of the kids, so sweet!
Papa (J.C. Keys) and Jordyn
We had a blast and did not want to leave but we loved seeing everybody! Miss y'all already!
