Friends Ugly Sweater Christmas Party

We had so much fun at our first Ugly Sweater party that we could not just have one this Christmas!

So on December 31st we gathered our great group of friends for,

"The Park's First Annual Friends Ugly Sweater Christmas Party".

Daddy and Buddy Bee all ready for our party.

Ugly Sweater family picture.

We have had a Christmas celebration with this group of friends for several years now and we always do a gift exchange.  This year we changed it up a bit and did a "re-gift" exchange and we had a blast. 

Andrew got a pocket chair

Bonnie and Josh with the best gift of the night, the oyster lamp!

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Ugly Sweater Family Pictures

Jay, Jess, and little Seth

Nick and Sara

Mandy, Jay, Ella, and baby Evan

Becky, Ryan, and soon to be Jackson

Andrew and I

Buddy Bee did not get to stay up for the whole party but the next morning he was all smiles!

We are already looking forward to our next Ugly Sweater Christmas Party and keeping our eyes open of some great Ugly Sweaters!

Christmas: Buddy Bee is so Blessed

We have always known that we were very blessed to have all our family and friends in our Buddy Bee's life, but when we laid out all of his Christmas presents we were very overwhelmed.

Buddy Bee was definitely spoiled and very much loved this Christmas!

Buddy Bee's 2011 Christmas presents.

The Bee surrounded by new toys and a whole new world of discovery.

Balancing the ball on top of his stacking cups.

Taking a few minutes to watch Sesame Street.

Buddy Bee, Buddy Bee...

Buddy Bee's 2011 Christmas presents from Mommy and Daddy.

Mommy now has to find homes for all of these new toys...

The Day After Christmas

When it comes to Buddy Bee's second Christmas he was not without his share of celebrations. 

The day after Christmas we celebrated once again with my brother and sister.

It has become a tradition that we get together for a Christmas breakfast.

Buddy Bee loves Uncle Jordan and when they get together they always have a blast.

After enjoying a delicious breakfast together we settled down in our living room to exchange presents.

Buddy Bee opening his first gift with Daddy's help.

Buddy Bee's Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Love to Play Puppy .

Buddy Bee loved discovering his new talking and singing puppy.

Uncle Greg, Aunt Alicia, and little cousin Ava.

Ava and her new dolly.

Buddy Bee being the little entertainer that he is.

We love seeing that beautiful smile.

Grampy, Buddy Bee, and Buddy Bee's new Christmas ornament.

Andrew's Christmas surprise gift, a tool cabinet!

My dad and I were going to revolt if we did not get Andrew some tool storage.

Buddy Bee's new table and chair set!

 We are very excited for Buddy Bee to have his own Buddy Bee size table and chair set.

We are looking forward to seeing all the creations Buddy Bee will create on this table.

Buddy Bee in his little chair.

Ava had too much partying and needed a little nap.

Buddy Bee was very gracious and let cousin Ava use his crib.

Buddy Bee loves Sensible Portions Veggie Straws and every time Uncle Jord comes to visit he enjoys sharing some with our little Buddy Bee.

So, this Christmas, Uncle Jordan got his very own bag.

  He, of course,  returned the favor and shared some with the Bee.

 Uncle Jordan and Buddy Bee using the table and chair box as a ramp.

Buddy Bee made it all the way to the top....

 ...and then a while later he found out he could make it to the top and stand up.

We knew then that it was time to pick up the box and get our Bee a much needed nap.

Even though Buddy Bee loved getting all his new toys he enjoys spending time with family even more!

Once again, Merry Christmas from the Parks!

Christmas Day: Under the Tree

Andrew and I were so excited when we arrived home from Church on Christmas Morning. 

Buddy Bee must have thought Mommy and Daddy were crazy!

Our Christmas ham was cooking in the Crockpot

and it was finally time to let our Buddy Bee open his presents.

Welcome to Christmas Morning at the Parks!

A dump truck from a very special lady at church, Mrs. Sally.

Buddy Bee loves wrapping paper!

Daddy helping Buddy Bee open his first gift from Mommy and Daddy...

his very own guitar!

A bumble bee for our little Buddy Bee.

Buddy Bee loved his bumble bee pillow pet!

Buddy Bee picking out his next gift.

Trying out his new guitar before opening up his next present.

Andrew told me I was crazy but I got Buddy Bee finger paints!

New blocks

Trying out a new technique for opening presents.

Some Little People figurines for his Little People bus and airplane.

A See N Say

Musical Phonics Fridge Magnets

Shape sorter

Stacking cups

More blocks and finger paints.

Kisses from Mommy.

After Buddy Bee finished opening up all his presents it was time for Mommy and Daddy's presents.

Mommy opening my raggedy ann and andy figurine from Daddy.

An Amazing Grace wind chime for our front porch from Daddy.

Buddy Bee loved the beautiful music our wind chime played.

Now it was Daddy's turn but he needed some help from the Buddy Bee.

Ratcheting wrenches from Buddy Bee and Mommy.

Andrew would have one more gift from us to open the following day. 

 Andrew's big gift was a joint gift from Grampy and I because a revolt was going to

 happen if he did not get this gift...

The first pieces of the Willow Tree Nativity.

One more gift for Mommy.

"Oh Buddy Bee please sit down!"

Buddy Bee fading fast.

Birdhouses!

These birdhouses will sit on top of my kitchen cabinets!

A living room full of Christmas chaos!

After a nice long nap Buddy Bee was back under our Christmas tree discovering his new presents.

The very handsome Buddy Bee in his Christmas outfit.

Later that afternoon we would sit down for a wonderful Christmas dinner with our little Bee.

And after, we would spend the rest of Christmas day playing with Buddy Bee under our Christmas tree.

Merry Christmas from the Buddy Bee!