Christmas 2010

We had a wonderful Christmas and were able to spend a lot of time with family. The girls were both so excited for Christmas as the days approached it became harder and harder for them to wait. It was so much fun to watch them get so excited. They both really showed so much patience and generosity. Josh took off a lot of time and we enjoyed having him around without work or school. We feel so blessed and thankful this Christmas. I treasure Christmas time with the girls because I know they will grow up all too fast, and Christmas through their eyes is so much fun.
The first gift they opened on Christmas Eve was a treasure hunt that led them to a big doll house(I mean a huge doll house) that they loved. Both of the girls had just as much fun on the treasure hunt. When Abigail got the first clue her eyes got so wide with excitement revealing how much she loves treasure hunts. Sarah had fun following Abigail around and between each clue she would say "this is so much fun A-b-gail"

Here the girls having fun putting all the furniture in the house. Sarah did not care where the furniture went and Abigail wanted to color cordinate everything.

Abigail and Grandma before going to Christmas Eve mass. We were in a big rush so unfortunately we did not get a family photo.

Sarah and I before going to Christmas Eve Mass.

Sarah with her callico critters that she really enjoyed. They unfortunately came with the smallest pacifier and bottle ever and I was unable to hide them before she spotted them. There will defintely need to be more child proofing before the next baby starts crawling. But then again, the girl's cousin Katie will be here this week so those small pieces will definitely need a hiding place.

Abigail giving Paw Paw a hug to tell him thank you for all the gifts.

Sarah riding her new bike that Santa brought her. The girls were so excited to have a warm day to play outside.

Uncle Joey and Grandma reading the girls a bedtime story on Christmas.

Abigail with Grandma showing off one of her favorite gifts...Toy Story 3.

Beauty Salon

Last night after giving the girls a bath they decided that they would blow dry each others hair. They had a lot of fun and giggled until Sarah had hiccups.
Abigail always has to stick her tongue out when she is concentrating.

Abigail telling Sarah that she has to keep her head still if she doesn't want the brush to hurt her.

Cute pictures

Here are some random pictures we took recently.
Sarah has been giving us more smiles than ever. I can see her mature each day. Way to go Sarah!

Here is Abigail at the park. I love this picture and I am so grateful for our new camera that allows us to take pictures while our children are moving.

The Nativity

Abigail was the co-star in the Christmas Story yesterday at school. She played the part of Mary and we were so proud of her. She did an excellent job. Abigail is such a great leader. Sarah was an angel and seemed to have more awareness than the last time she performed.

Mary smiling and waving at her captive audience.

The Holy Family.

Watch out Mary the Son of God is about to fall.

Advent Cookies

At bible study on Wednesday we decorated advent cookies. This was a big hit with the kids.
Here are our little helpers that made the cookies and cut them out. I guess Lucas thinks there are too many females in the kitchen.

Here is a picture of all the fun.

Sarah enjoying every minute of her sugar high.

Sarah with frosting all over her mouth. Notice the cookie is sitting on the plate uneaten.

Breakfast with Santa

This weekend we had breakfast with Santa at church. Abigail has been anticipating this day for since Thanksgiving. She told Sarah about everything to expect while there.
These are some of Abigail's best friends from school, Jacob and Conner.

Here is a picture of Sarah and Eli. It is not very good because Santa just walked in and Sarah is not to sure of what to think. I have always thought that they would have beautiful children if they got married.

Sarah coloring an ornament.

Abigail coloring an ornament. This is the first year my kids really enjoyed the crafts. Abigail had to do all of them and even went back to make more.

Not a great picture but they enjoyed telling Santa what they wanted for Christmas. Abigail wants a baby but she is going to let Santa decide if it should have clothes and what color it should be. I guess she likes the element of surprise. Sarah asked for a pink rubber duck with pink polka dots.

Sarah enjoying the candy cane from Santa.

The girls listening to Father Joe read them the Christmas story.

After breakfast with Santa we ran errands and then went eat at Applebees. Abigail really wanted to go eat out and Sarah of course didn't. When we pulled up to Applebees she started crying because she wanted to go eat at Grandma's house. Sarah wore her scarf and her hat throughtout most of dinner.

The girls truly enjoying daddy and the valuable time they get to spend with him.

Abigail and Sarah had fun at our neighbor Landon's birthday party. It was at the Kaliedoscope Children's Museum. They were excited about the party all weekend.
Here is Abigail climbling the rock wall and loving it.

Here is Sarah climbing a smaller wall, although she wanted to be like her big sister and climb the big rock wall.

Sarah loved playing at the grocery center. Everyone else was running around or climbing the wall, but Sarah played at the grocery center for a long time.