Lots of Christmas Pictures!

Christmas in Abilene was so much fun. Everyone on my mom's side of the family was there except for Taylor. He was in Florida for the bowl game. T we missed you and good luck in the game. This year was especially special for Jason and I because this was our year to get a quilt. My very talented grandmother started making quilts several years ago starting with the oldest child working the way down through the family. We get to pick out the pattern and the material, but don't get to see it while in the process, only when complete. There is a picture of it on here, but let me tell you the photo dosen't do it justice. It is amazing!!! Maddi got her first UT book! (what have we started?)

We are going skiiing this next week so Britlyn, and Delaney (my nieces) got a lot of ski gear. We are going to have a blast. The girls big gift this year were dolls that look like them, with matching outfits.They are really cute.

Christmas was a lot of fun with a little one in the house. We had Christmas with Jason's family on Wednesday the week before. Then we headed to Abilene to spend several days with my parents and a great time celebrating the holiday. Maddison was a very good girl, she got a lot of great gifts.

Santa came to Granny Ga and T-Paw's house for the first time in a long time. Maddi got a variety of gifts, PJ's, sippy cup, toys, Uggs, tights, socks, a plate with her initial on it.

Early Christmas!!

Maddison got an early Christmas gift. A highchair, thanks to granny Ga and T-Paw. We (at least I do) love it. It is so nice to feed Maddi like a normal child, instead of in her pod on the kitchen table. I really like it because it so different from any other chair. Thanks again!

Interview Roadtrip

I really feel like we have been around the world and back. Traveling with a five month old really makes traveling a bit difficult. Jason had three interviews for residency so we decided to make a family trip out of it. We left last Monday, flew to love field and then drove to Waco. After the interview on Tuesday we got in the car and drove to San Antonio to stay with Dana, Kent, Chris and Mikayla. Wednesday we got up went down to the River Walk, ate lunch, shoped a little, then back in the car heading for Corpus. Interviewed in Corpus on Thursday and headed for Austin to see college friends. Thanks to Eric, and the Hise family for a great bed for the night. We then headed to Keller to stay with Brittany and Zane for the weekend. Sunday we headed to Tyler for the final interview. After the interview it was back to love field to fly home. Our little rent car was great taking us 1300 miles. Thank goodness Maddison like to ride in the car. She did great!! Only got a little fussy in the middle of Austin traffic, but nothing a bottle could not cure. Here are some pictures, Enjoy!!

Maddison did so well on her first plane ride! She was out by the time we were in the air and sleept the whole time.
From San Antonio we made the drive to Corpus. We stayed in a really nice hotel and had a very nice dinner on the top floor. The highlight on this trip for me was that I got to see my friend Aleisha. She is pregnate and due any day now. She is so cute and going to be a great mom. We went to lunch together while Jason was interviewing. Thanks Aleisha for the time together, it was so much fun to catch up. Maddison having "dinner" at the Omnie.
This is the view from our room. Right at sunset the sailboats were headed out!
Friday and Saturday night we stayed with Brittany and Zane. It was so good to see then and finally get to meet Maddison. We had a fun relaxing time in Keller. We ordered Chilis on Friday night, slept in on Saturday then Britt, Maddi and I went over to Southlake to hit a few stores. Sunday we went to church with them and most imprtantly watched to Cowboys game. Then we hit the road for the last time for Tyler. Thank you Zane and Brittany for the hospitality and wonderful company. This is the cute outfit that Britt gave Maddi.
Bath time in the kitchen sink.

Once Again

As you can see it has been a while. I really do not have an excuse, just lazy. I will just play catch up for a bit. Most of Jason's family is here in Amarillo and we had a wonderful Thanksgiving at our house. It was great to actually spend some quality time with everyone. The day after, Jason and I got out all of our Christmas decor. I was prego and working last year, therefore we did not put up a tree because we never found the time. This was the first year in like ten years that I did not have to work the day after Thanksgiving. It was so nice to relax and start getting in the spirit of the holiday. I am sad that we missed out on the snow in Abilene. Usually it is us who is getting to enjoy the snow before the people in A-town. Things are good around the Gipson home. Jason is COMPLETELY OFF until February. Yes that is correct, during the last year of med school the students get three months off and just happened that two of the months are back to back. (I am sure Maddi and I will be ready for him to be back at work. haha) Not having to be on a school schedule does not mean that you get out of the interview process. Saying that, we leave in the morning on an eight day long, three interview trip. This will be very interesting flying and driving across the state with a 5 month old. I will let you know how it goes.

My mom came up this weekend and we did a whole lot of NOTHING!! I really do not know why she brought so many changes of clothing because Saturday all we did was play with Maddison and watch football. It is always fun when my mom comes up because I cry everythime she leaves. I miss so much getting to see my parents on a regular basis and am so jealous they get to see my brother and his family so often. I am counting down the days when Jason, Maddi and I get to see them more often. I love my mom and dad so much and I know that I do not tell them enough.

MOM AND DAD I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT, WE ARE SO THANKFUL FOR YOU!

SO SWEET!!!
Maddi is getting to where she always wants what is in your hands. In this case it was the camera and she is coming after it.
Pictuer time has come to an end!!
Maddi loves to help dad with the laundry!!

Thanks to Aunt Cathy for the WARM and STYLISH cap!

It finally is starting to get cold and Jason thought he would bundle Maddi up and give her a taste of the cool air.