Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Yea for the holiday!

Max also enjoys the tree and just hanging out.


And we have an extra stocking for my Dad who is coming for Christmas!


And it's the holiday season so it is time to bake! 

These were for a bake sale at school.


Chocolate Peppermint Cookies


And it isn't really Christmas until we make saltine toffee!





And I guess making all this yummy food made the fish hungry because they started eating our ghost shrimp.



One of the most exciting things that has happened is Natalie had her first piano recital! She did so good and we were so proud.It was at her teachers house and it was so sweet.

Waiting her turn.


In the program.


So big!


And here is the performance.


Natalie with her teacher, Anny.


Natalie's gift from the exchange.


The freeze in Dallas this past week had an impact on our food supply!
 

I love when I get to spy on Julia at preschool.


We finally moved Julia's stable from the pantry to her room and she has enjoyed it! Here she is reading horsey books to her horses.
 

I attempted the cinnamon rolls on a waffle maker and they were yummy!


Julia and Natalie playing horses in their new hats and scarves.


Helping Mommy shop!


Julia very much enjoying a musical concert I took her to.


Mom's tree all ready for Christmas.


Our tree all ready for Christmas with a mischievous elf that decided to add it's own decorations.


The girls waiting, not so patently for our car to be washed.


I had no idea that Julia looked like this while we were grocery shopping! Clean up on aisle one!


Julia's preschool photo.


Our house all lit up!


The girls this year really got into helping us wrap!











Natalie has no fear of Santa. She totally understands that he brings gifts.


Sunday, December 1, 2013

Weekend fun!

This weekend started off with a bang! We celebrated my cousin's 40th birthday with family and some karaoke!



 On Sunday I took the girls to see Frozen with friends and family! It was a great movie and we had a great time!



One of the great new attractions at our house is the horse farm out back. Especially if you are Julia!


Earlier in the week we had a play date with Abbie and Ethan. A fun time was had by all!


On Saturday we finished the outside lights. The house looks amazing!


The weather was so mild this weekend that we decided to head out to Botanica and see the Illuminations display. It was beautiful!

The girls in Santa's sleigh.



One of the beautiful trees around Botanica.




The girls running though the rainbow.



 

Writing letters to Santa!


 And what a surprise, Julia wants a horse.



Mailing our letters!


 
The treehouse.


My sweet family.







And the girls wanted no part of a family photo!




 

Puffy coat club.


And we made it to Santa! Julia wanted nothing to do with him. She wouldn't even stand in the same building. Goofy girl.



The sparkling garden was beautiful!


I had a few videos that I forgot to put on last time.

Natalie doing the monkey bars



Julia's apple turnover at gymnastics.


Natalie and Julia saying their prayers at dinner one night.



Puppy Love!

We just love our pup!