Olivia's First Christmas

Olivia's first Christmas was packed full of travel and celebrations and she was such a little trooper! Needless to say we have quite a few photos and videos to post for all of our beloved blog followers, so hang on to your coattails!

We kicked off the holiday season by packing up our trusty vehicle and heading down to Florida. Rob was summoned to Fort Lauderdale for a business meeting and holiday party, so Olivia and I joined him all the way to Orlando where we stayed with The Grand Mimi while Rob fulfilled his business obligations. On the road again . . .

Olivia getting in some last-minute tummy time prior to the 8-hour car ride.


Olivia woke up once to eat when we were 30 minutes from our destination. We were pleasantly surprised and quite relieved that the trip went off without a hitch!

Bosom Buddies

While in Orlando, Olivia finally got to meet her Grandpa Guidry (aka The Grand Papi). Here are some pictures of this joyous occasion at Aunt LouLou's house:




Along with some additional photos of the family taken that same day:

Olivia also had her first official play date while we were in Orlando. Several of my hometown girlfriend's and their little ones came over to visit us for a couple of days.

Jenny and Ethan

Jaime and Azure

The Moms and their Kiddos

Olivia and Aunt Jenny

Olivia and Aunt Tracie

And Olivia and Ethan fell in love!!! Their hand-holding was so incredibly adorable . . .




Upon our return to Atlanta, Rob and I finally put the finishing touches on our holiday decorations and the arbre de Noël. Here is the fruit of our sporadic labors:

The Reason for the Season

We finished the tree just in time for the Christmas holiday (two days before Christmas Eve to be exact). And I must give Rob credit, if it wasn't for his contributions to tree trimming it might not have gotten done.

Here are some photos from our Christmas Eve funsies:

Olivia waking Daddy up on Christmas Eve

Olivia and her new stocking hand-made by Aunt LouLou

We started a new tradition by letting Olivia select one present to open on the night before Christmas:

The selection process was very intense!

It's the GloWorm from Uncle Mike and Aunt Jodi!! Thanks so much!!

Little Miss Cuteness

Zonked out after a day without naps!

And then it was Christmas ~ a white one to boot! We were thrilled to find that it was snowing outside upon awakening on Olivia's first Christmas morning:


And Olivia was thrilled that good ol' Saint Nicolas stopped by The Schneiders!

She is one lucky little girl!

Watching the original How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Little Jayme LouWho with her fantastic presents!

Rob and his fantastic presents!

Missy in her new jumper.

Zonked again after a wonderful Christmas celebration!

Thanks for following this post all the way to the end!! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas holiday with your families. Blessings to you and yours!