Christmas 2011

 And the Stocking were hung by the chimmney with care.

 Before the kids got up!

 Emma nestled in with her presents

 My kids love to hug each other...its awesome!

 Emma's wish from Santa...a Barbie doll

Jack's wish from Santa was an Elmo Priate...not easy to find...thank you eBay!

Tree Trimming and Xmas Eve

 Trimming the tree

**little disclosure..Emma plays dress up in this dress almost everyday...today was no different. Not Mommy's fav outfit but who is to argue with a 4 year old.

 Jack hanging his yearly ornament

 So proud of their tree!

 xmas eve dinner table

 Mr E's last day with us...til next year!

 so many cards...

 Jack's first fire in the fireplace(this year)...in awe!

 New xmas eve tradition...smores in the fireplace...so fun.

 xmas hugs...the best!

 Cookies and milk and egg nog AND water...Santa is well taken care of at our house.

And to all a good night!



Emma Turns Four!

For Emma's 4th birthday, we had a joint party with 3 of her other friends who all turn 4 the same week! We had the party at the YMCA pool. A pool party in the middle of Decemeber! So fun!

 Hugs from Dawn!

 The dynamic duo (Emma and Lillian)

 Kathryn and Conner also turning 4! (Noah pictured below)

All the December birthdays...and Jack!



Emma and Jack's 1st Sleep Over!

 

 When they are older, they will probably hate me for posting these. Emma has been insiting on having a sleep over with Jack. Saturday night we finally let it happen. It worked til about midnight or so, til Emma starting having a bad dream and kicking and woke Jack up. But it was cute until then...could Jack Jack be ready for a big boy bed???

He is starting to get a taste of the big bed and loving it! Now we are all in trouble!

Family Photo Shoot, 2011

Here is a peek at our family photo shoot done by my friend Roger and his wonderful wife, Rachel. It is always such a fun day. They totally put us at ease and make us laugh...ALOT!

Jack Jack turns 2 and Elmo visits!

 We had such a wonderful time with family and friends to help us celebrate Jack turning 2! It was such a long year and he had over come many trails and tribulations, we wanted to make it a special day. So we hired Elmo to come! It was a huge hit with everyone except Jack! He was a little freaked out. I guess who wouldn't be. Anyway, we had balloon animals, parachute games and cake and it was all okay!

 Happy Birthday Little Man! WE love you!