truck stop christmas

we always meet up with the bartley's when we're at home. they are so much fun and i was dying to get my hands on sweet bella and her chunky monkey brother, perry. we had big plans to meet at the local bbq joint but it was closed, as was everywhere else in town and, considering where we were, 'everywhere else' didn't consist of much.

we decided to eat at the only place open in town - ED'S TRUCK STOP. yep, we spent our christmas eve lunch a truck stop!
the weather outside was frightful, but we had a blast inside! aren't we cute?!?just the girls!

just the girls and THE CUTEST little boy! (i think MO and Perry wanted to kiss..)

MO playing her new (and really awesome - thanks, justin!) recorder!!

perry and his new 'pillar. apparently he really loves it!

bella getting a sneak peek of my dad's secret peanut butter chocolate pie recipe. bella, you have to promise not to tell!!!