winter slam

The extended family on my mom's side of the family are very close.  I think if we could all move to a compound together, we would.  In the summer we have an annual reunion that we jokingly named 'summer slam' many years ago.  It stuck.  Summer slam is a favorite for all of us.  And we normally spend christmas eve or christmas day together at my grandparents house.  But traditions had to change this year.  Instead we spent a weekend together at my aunt's house in the same fashion of summer slam....hence the title Winter Slam.  Here are some pictures from our time together this year.

brynns face kills me in this one

Christmas

I can't believe that our first christmas with Brynn has come and gone.  She was fun to dress up and celebrate with but she didn't seem to get excited about her presents...so rude.  We spent a weekend in Mayfield with the Barclay side of the family where Brynn was introduced to a few more people and got lots of love from her sweet grandparents and uncle.

After a few christmas parties and a very busy week wrapping up shopping in Nashville, we headed north.  The best thing about a long drive is we get a chance to stop and see friends along the way.  We spent one night in Louisville with The Haydock family.  Their adorable boy (aka one of Brynns potential future boyfriends) was sweet enough to share his changing table, blankets, and mommy with Brynn.  I think he might like her a little bit since he did want to hold her.  She has that affect on boys already...yikes.  Unfortunately I am a terrible mom and didn't get any pictures.

The next morning we got up to finish the rest of our drive to michigan, but not without a stop in Indianapolis.  This place is more of a second home to me then my own home since I have spent so much time there.  We were able to stop quick enough to get a tour of one of my dearest friends, Michele's new house.  It was adorable and as always, decorated beautifully.  Another bestie dropped by with her family to say hi as well.  Brynn did great until she exploded out of her diaper :)  I think that was her way of telling us she was ready to get back on the road.

After a few more hours we were finally in michigan with my family.  Brynn did great throughout all of our travels, sleeping almost the entire time.  It was such a relief because our car was packed to the brim so I couldn't fit back there even if I wanted to.

The next day we took her to see Santa at the mall.  We kept planning to do this around Nashville but every place was so expensive and we were really busy.  She did great and didn't cry at all but her double chin was in full affect.  I had to cut off the video so I could readjust her but thats all we got. 

The next few days were spent at my parents house relaxing and celebrating Christmas.  I love to be at my parents house in the winter, it is cozy and beautiful when it snows.