Christmas in November

For these 4 lucky kiddos... Madison, Cooper, Jake, and Baylee Baker!

This is Mike's brother Matt. Aka: Umpee Matt, as Jackson used to fondly call him before he could say 'uncle.' It was so cute while it lasted. Anyhoo... his adorable kids now live in Utah, so we don't get to hang with the cousins very often. They were in town visiting for Thanksgiving so we were excited to see how much they've grown and matured in the last year.

Every year the Baker siblings (Jay, Matt, John, Mike, Katie, Stephen, and Christy.... did you get all that????) rotate families for Christmas and give to just one. I mean seriously, does anyone have enough money to give to 27 people? LOL. This year we had Matt and since the kiddos will be in Utah for Christmas, they got our gifts in November! Lucky duckies!
I was so thrilled that 3 out of the 4 gifts were loved. One gift didn't fit perfect (Jake's shirt) so will be exchanged. Mads & Bays scarves happened to match their vests - so they ran and put them on to model for me =). About 20 minutes after the commotion and modeling fest, Cooper quietly came over to me and told me that brown happened to be his FAVORITE color, so he really loved his new beenie. And gave me the best toothless grin you ever saw. SCORE - good job Auntie. Old Navy at 5:30 am on Black Friday was totally worth it! Happy gift receivers = happy giver. Merry Christmas guys - we'll miss you!