13 years ago
Friday, December 31, 2010
Chomp chomp!
Natalie finally popped through 2 new teeth; upper middles. So that makes tooth #3 and #4 - yippie!!!
Christmas Take 2
After Christmas morning at home, the fun and excitement continued at Mom and Dad's house. I hate to admit it, but it would seem that Santa left more for the girls at Nana and Papa's house then he did at their very own. I'm not certain, but I think Nana, Papa and Auntie A all had something to do with that. I should have taken a picture of our car; the entire back end was full of boxes, toys, clothes and Christmas goodies!
Over-all a pretty good haul. Ha ha ha!
Looks like Santa left us stuff here too, Natty Kat
My new Ashley doll
Loving on my new Natalie doll
Doing my crazy face with Papa
Taking a seat on one of my many presents
Santa left Mommy a leopard-print mop under the tree; I'm taking it for a test-drive
A princess tea set - yay!
My very own leopard-print broom so I can leave Mommy's alone
My turn to try it out!
Checking out the new kitchen toys
Hmmmm?
A bag full of 200 foam blocks - can life get any sweeter?
A quick pic with Nana
Apparently Santa didn't realize there'd be some assembly required
Helping Nana open her present
That's the "Wow! Those are some shiny diamonds!" look
Cheese!
Munching on Christmas cookies
Even with all of those new gifts in the other room, I still prefer these old enamel bowls
Loving on Nana's Raggedy Anne - shh! Don't tell.
Stocking time - Mommy's favorite!
We got so many books we could open our own library!
A leopard-print travel mug - awesome!
Love you Auntie A - thanks for spoiling us!
Another shot with Nana
What's Christmas without a group shot in front of the tree?
Over-all a pretty good haul. Ha ha ha!
Looks like Santa left us stuff here too, Natty Kat
My new Ashley doll
Loving on my new Natalie doll 
Doing my crazy face with Papa
Taking a seat on one of my many presents
Santa left Mommy a leopard-print mop under the tree; I'm taking it for a test-drive
A princess tea set - yay!
My very own leopard-print broom so I can leave Mommy's alone
My turn to try it out!
Checking out the new kitchen toys
Hmmmm?
A bag full of 200 foam blocks - can life get any sweeter? 
A quick pic with Nana 
Apparently Santa didn't realize there'd be some assembly required
Helping Nana open her present
That's the "Wow! Those are some shiny diamonds!" look
Cheese!
Munching on Christmas cookies
Even with all of those new gifts in the other room, I still prefer these old enamel bowls 
Loving on Nana's Raggedy Anne - shh! Don't tell.
Stocking time - Mommy's favorite!
We got so many books we could open our own library!
A leopard-print travel mug - awesome!
Love you Auntie A - thanks for spoiling us!
Another shot with Nana
What's Christmas without a group shot in front of the tree?
Christmas Take 1
Christmas morning at our house was wild and crazy, full of flying wrapping paper and bows, lots of laughter and giggles and best of all, 2 of the world's most adorable girlies!
Jake and I had *such an amazing time* watching Ashley and Natalie tear through the presents and play with their new toys. There is nothing on earth as wonderful as experiencing Christmastime with children. They bring an energy and charisma that cannot be masked or copied!
Checking to see what Santa left under the tree for me
"Ooh Mommy! Blocks! I like these!!!"
The protocol seemed to be 1. Ashley/Natalie opens a gift 2. They hand it to Jake to unwrap/set up/etc. 3. Ashley/Natalie takes off for another gift to tear open 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3
Stocking time!
Munching on candy canes
Taking in all the craziness
"Ooh! A new princess toothbrush! I like this. It's so pretty!"
Total chaos erupted and the living room looked like this in merely 10 minutes - that's a record!
New 'DDDs' (AKA DVDs) from Aunt Shawna
"These my candy canes, Mommy"
Christmas is F-U-N
Time to relax for a minute, watch one of my new movies, and let Daddy & Mommy fix us breakfast
I love it when this toy shakes and vibrates - makes me giggle! Thanks Aunt Pam!
Hey!
All Mommy wanted was a picture of her girls in front of the tree, dressed in their new Christmas dresses. Not.gonna.happen.
Family shot before we hop in the car for Christmas Take 2 & 3
Jake and I had *such an amazing time* watching Ashley and Natalie tear through the presents and play with their new toys. There is nothing on earth as wonderful as experiencing Christmastime with children. They bring an energy and charisma that cannot be masked or copied!
Checking to see what Santa left under the tree for me
"Ooh Mommy! Blocks! I like these!!!"
The protocol seemed to be 1. Ashley/Natalie opens a gift 2. They hand it to Jake to unwrap/set up/etc. 3. Ashley/Natalie takes off for another gift to tear open 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3
Stocking time!
Munching on candy canes
Taking in all the craziness
"Ooh! A new princess toothbrush! I like this. It's so pretty!"
Total chaos erupted and the living room looked like this in merely 10 minutes - that's a record!
New 'DDDs' (AKA DVDs) from Aunt Shawna
"These my candy canes, Mommy"
Christmas is F-U-N
Time to relax for a minute, watch one of my new movies, and let Daddy & Mommy fix us breakfast
I love it when this toy shakes and vibrates - makes me giggle! Thanks Aunt Pam!
Hey!
All Mommy wanted was a picture of her girls in front of the tree, dressed in their new Christmas dresses. Not.gonna.happen.
Family shot before we hop in the car for Christmas Take 2 & 3
Thursday, December 30, 2010
'Twas the night before Christmas...
...and all through the place,
Midget & Spunky had more gifts than space!
PS I get a bit carried away with pictures and feel the need to share a lot so get comfy! But when you're family looks this good, how can you not share? :)
Pretty Christmas angel (thanks for the beautiful dress Aunt Jean)
My new face when Mommy says it's picture time - isn't it lovely?
Such a Christmas cutie
My new face when Mommy says 'smile!'
Merry Christmas Eve!
Just had to throw this one in there with Natalie's new crazy face
The Grant's - such cuties
My new birthday coat from Grandma
Preparing Christmas Eve dinner - notice how Natalie is already in her PJ's and eating dinner? She couldn't wait!
Climbing on the Santa stool
"Mommy, I smile pretty for you to take picture, okay?"
Adorable baby bump
Cuddling with Aunt Win-See
Angie & Lindsay
'The Kids'
Sisters and 1 in-law :)
Smile pretty!
A mommy and her kiddos
The Vetterick's
Family photo time - by this point we'd all gone a little crazy!
Take a seat, Katie
Awkward sibling photo
I sure hope that one isn't breakable
Group shot - such a wonderful Christmas Eve
Ooh! A new Cars book!
Reading my new book with Grandma
Yaaay! Mickey Christmas pajamas!
Tearing through the paper and bows
Natalie's face says it all - total happiness!
Loving their new table from Grandma and Grandpa
Cuddles with Aunt Katie and Uncle Andy
A perfect place to color - sometimes I even get marks on the paper!
A Christmas tradition - Lindsay's yummy candycane cake
Matchy-matchy!
Buddies
Good looking girls in their Christmas PJs
The whole PJ crew
And just for fun, here's a look at the crew in 2009 (look closely and you'll see I'm holding baby Natalie)
Snuggling in with a good book and a great aunt
After the girls went to bed it was time for Santa to get to work filling stockings and preparing the tree (and yes that book does say 'Who Pooped In the Black Hills?' - a gift from Aunt Shawna)
Poor Riley was exhausted
Prepped and ready
A good reminder as I drug my tired bones up the stairs
Midget & Spunky had more gifts than space!
PS I get a bit carried away with pictures and feel the need to share a lot so get comfy! But when you're family looks this good, how can you not share? :)
Pretty Christmas angel (thanks for the beautiful dress Aunt Jean)
My new face when Mommy says it's picture time - isn't it lovely?
Such a Christmas cutie
My new face when Mommy says 'smile!'
Merry Christmas Eve!
Just had to throw this one in there with Natalie's new crazy face
The Grant's - such cuties
My new birthday coat from Grandma
Preparing Christmas Eve dinner - notice how Natalie is already in her PJ's and eating dinner? She couldn't wait!
Climbing on the Santa stool
"Mommy, I smile pretty for you to take picture, okay?"
Adorable baby bump
Cuddling with Aunt Win-See
Angie & Lindsay
'The Kids'
Sisters and 1 in-law :)
Smile pretty!
A mommy and her kiddos
The Vetterick's
Family photo time - by this point we'd all gone a little crazy!
Take a seat, Katie
Awkward sibling photo
I sure hope that one isn't breakable
Group shot - such a wonderful Christmas Eve
Ooh! A new Cars book!
Reading my new book with Grandma
Yaaay! Mickey Christmas pajamas!
Tearing through the paper and bows
Natalie's face says it all - total happiness!
Loving their new table from Grandma and Grandpa
Cuddles with Aunt Katie and Uncle Andy
A perfect place to color - sometimes I even get marks on the paper!
A Christmas tradition - Lindsay's yummy candycane cake
Matchy-matchy!
Buddies
Good looking girls in their Christmas PJs
The whole PJ crew
And just for fun, here's a look at the crew in 2009 (look closely and you'll see I'm holding baby Natalie)
Snuggling in with a good book and a great aunt
After the girls went to bed it was time for Santa to get to work filling stockings and preparing the tree (and yes that book does say 'Who Pooped In the Black Hills?' - a gift from Aunt Shawna)
Poor Riley was exhausted 
Prepped and ready
A good reminder as I drug my tired bones up the stairs
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