Smith Family Christmas 2009

We left the house and made the 2 1/2 hour trek up to Florence for the Smith Family Christmas. Nana is one of 5 kids so there is always a house full. It really is a special time to get together. There are now three great-grandchildren (all girls) but sadly HC was the only one there this year. Maybe next year they can all play together! When we arrived Hannah Claire had just woken up and was not feeling it. She has recently started this shy thing where she puts one hand up over one eye and tucks her head down. This was her approach when we arrived. She was glued to mommy. It only took her about 30 minutes and then she was full force. Uncle Bobby made Hannah Claire a wooden rocking horse (or horsey as HC says). It is so cool and we are super impressed with his talent. Hannah Claire loved the horsey and showed it.

She had to check out that tail before her ride.

Yes, the horsey has a pretty pink nose.

In the Smith household there is a lot of showing off. Hannah Claire is no different. She showed her riding ability.

Granny Sue and Papa John have a tiny little dog named Peanut. HC loved him as long as he didn't jump on her.

If he jumped on her it this was the reaction we got (it was way past bedtime at this point).

Our Uncle Jearld got my Granny Sue & Papa John a swing and brought it inside and sat it in the floor. Hannah Claire had to check it out. She and Jearld got to playing a game with her sippy cups. I'm not sure I could explain it but she loved it.

We tried to get a picture with Granny Sue and Papa John but it was too late and this was all we could get.

It was great to be able to see the Smith clan on Christmas night. It is always fun and entertaining to say the least.