It Snowed!

It snowed on Christmas Eve and the girls had a great time in the snow. It was a cold and blistery snow but we had to get out in it anyway because I couldn't believe that it actually snowed and was sticking. We were only out there for a little while but I loved every minute that I could see my girls enjoying themselves with something that comes around once in a blue moon. SNOW! I am so giddy writing this because I still can't believe that we had a white Christmas. Thank you God for the wonderful snowfall and letting me see it through my childrens eyes.
We had to cancel Christmas Eve with the family because of the weather. It was really nice to spend Christmas eve wih our children and enjoy the evening not so rushed. We played in the snow, took family pictures by the Christmas tree, put out reindeer food, cookies for Santa, and watched the girls play. It was great quality family time. I cherish these moments becuase I know before long the girls will be grown and these moments will be less and less. I hope they always want to spend time with their Mom and Dad. That reminds me, Brooke has started calling me mom, I am not so thrilled about it because I love being called, "Mommy." It just shows me she is growing up.

Merry Christmas!

Remember the real reason we celebrate. The birth of our savior Jesus Christ!
Have a blessed Christmas and joyous New Year

Science Museum With Friends

We had another day at the Science Museum. It was fun because we went with Erin and Jensen as well as Brenda, Aleck and Ella. The day was a blast as you can see by the pictures. I can always get a good picture of Presley but Brooke lately won't look at me while taking her picture. I guess she has had it with the picture taking all the time. Presley had a little fit while at the museum. She wantd a purple milk and as I grabbed Brooke one I realizd it was frozen, I tried to put it back and get her a blue milk but she wouldn't have it, she wanted the purple one. She screamed and cried very loudly. So loud an employee came up to me and said they would thaw it out for her. I was so thankful because bless her heart she didn't understand. That man saved my day and Presley's little bottom from getting a spanking. She was fine once she had her purple milk and by the way she didn't even finish that darn milk, all that over milk. The day wasn't ruined we still had a great time. Brooke got soaking wet in the water part. I think that is her favorite place to be. It was fun to spend it with Erin and Jensen and they helped me out a ton. It's always nice to have a few extra hands.

Breakfast With Santa

We had breakfast with Santa at Nordstroms last Saturday. The girls were so excited and ready to set on Santa's lap once again.
When we arrived and ran into Frosty the Snowman. Brooke was so excited she ran up and hugged him. She was so smitten with Frosty while Presley was not so fond of him at first. But she did warm up to him later and ended up hugging him. We ate breakfast and shortly after we were finished Santa came down the escalator saying, "Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas." I wish you could have seen there faces, so adorable and in awe of the man in the red suit. I was watching all the excitement and realized Santa was wearing the coolest boots. Check them out because of course I took a picture. Santa was so nice with his time and even took questions fom the crowd. We then headed to get in line so the girls could sit on Santa's lap. Brooke told Santa what she wanted and was ready to visit with Frosty again. Presley never told Santa what she wanted so mommy had to help her out a little but before she left his lap she gave him a great big hug. I wasn't expecting that from my little Presley but thought it was the sweetest gesture. The girls left the visit with Santa with some Hot Chocolate with candy canes and their photos with Santa. I thought it was a great day with the man in the red suit. By the way a lady at our table asked me if I saw Santa's boots and I informed her I took a picture of them because they were so cool.
We went home to nap and after nap we decorated the tree. They were so thrilled to be able to help. I would lay the ornaments in a pile for Presley and a pile for Brooke so their would not be any misunderstandng of the ornaments. Presley would say, "Mommy are those brakery." I would say, "yes, Presley they are breakable."
She was so chatty and cute. She would look at the ornament and say, "that's pitty." (pretty) Brooke was having just as much fun and conversing with Presley about the ornaments and letting her know what she was hanging. It was so precious to listen to them. Brooke gave up and started watching TV but not Presley she continued to help with the tree. She loves to help with any tasks and is such a great helper. We didn't finish the tree but I loved my time with my sweet little baby girls.The memories are forever etched in my mind.

A Little Easier

We had a great time at the Christmas Tea this year, each year it gets easier and easier. We walked in when Santa was walking in and it was a mistake because the girls needed to eat so I had to rush and get them some food. Yeah! Try getting two three year olds to eat something when they know Santa has arrived. It was a little rushed and crazy. But they ate a little something. They were in total awe when Santa was reading a book. The looks on their faces was so rewarding. It made me remember how excited I was to see Santa as a little girl. They then went upstairs to do a craft(bookmarks). It was even more crazy. My little independant girls wanted to do everthing by themselves which is usually fine with me but they were not the only ones doing the craft. I think they made two bookmarks each. It was so hard to get them back downstairs so they could sit in Santa's lap. They love doing any crafts and will do it for hours if I let them. Finally we went downstairs and I got Presley to sit in his lap and she was so consumed with the glue on her hands (we did wash them) that she didn't even really talk to Santa. Santa at one point even tried to help her get the glue off of her fingers. So we went to wash her hands once again. Brooke did great but she lounged on Santa. She laid back and got comfortable it was too funny. She told Santa what she wanted and was so proud. We then tried Presley again and she did okay but still didn't really talk to him but I guess all I cared about in the long run was the picture and we got one. Have I mentioned I am so tired by now chasing three year olds around a house heavily decorated for Christmas. I was exhausted and they were starting to get a little sassy and trying to go back upstairs and do more crafts. I was not wanting that at all because Brooke already had glue all over her. For those of you who don't know, Brooke uses her clothes as her napkin and she is messy. So, no I was not ready for more crafting. It was time to go. Santa was leaving and it was so cute Brooke watched out the door as he left and then Presley followed. I thought it was precious because I got the same picture last year of them watching Santa leave. Priceless in my eyes! I know it sounds like I didn't enjoy myself but I did because when my girls have a good time I enjoy watching them, it is just exhausting at this stage right now. So for the few people I was able to talk to It was great to see you and next year I will get to visit more because every year is a little easier. That's what people tell me?

A Christmas Party

Well, I am finally posting the pictures from the Christmas Party. It has been a crazy week and I have had a lot to do. We have just now put our tree up and it still has no decorations. The girls and I are going to do that tonight. I still have to get my Christmas cards in the mail. Next year I need to have better time mangement. I sy it everyyear and i creepsup on me and then I am crazy busy. I must like it that way because you think I would change it. I think the real culprit is Tim Holtz 12 tags of Christmas, I am consumed with it.
The girls had fun at the party. They wanted to play outside and man was it cold. Brooke kept taking her coat off. She ran around with the boys and big kids. She loves to play with other kids. She is my little social butterfly now. Presley use to be the social butterfly but she has taken a backseat and likes to observe and watch everyone. My little thinker. It was tiring keeping up with the two of them at a party full of things for them to get into but worth the exhaustion to see them interact with other kids. Remind me next time not to stand at an angle, it isn't a flattering position for me.

Adolphus Parade

We had a busy busy weekend but such a fun one. We did so much I will have to break it up in separate posts. We went to the Adolphus Parade on Saturday morning (early) and then went home to take a nap and off to another Christmas Party on Saturday evening. We were all tired but such a fun festive day. Then on Sunday the girls and I had a mother, daughter Christmas Tea. Boy if we weren't in the holiday spirit we definitely should be after the weekend. It was so cold on Saturday morning but we braved it and it was so worth it. We met at the Mathis house and headed to the parade all in one car. The girls thought that was really neat to get to ride with Clay and Josh. The parade didn't start until 10:00 but had to get their early and of all the days for it to be 28 degrees but we bundled up and had a blast. (no pun intended) The girls were so excited about the parade. Presley stood up and danced every time a band came around. She was having a ball, while Brooke sat in daddy's lap. I think she was cold because she didn't budge which is not normal for Brooke.She looks like she is so bored in some of the pictures. Brooke's favorite part of the parade was Rudolph and Presley's was Santa (aka Ho Ho). They also liked seeing Max from Max and Ruby(their favorite cartoon at the moment) and Thomas the Train. This was the first time to attend the parade and I think it will be a yearly event. It really is a great parade. The girls were wonderful considering how cold it was outside. After the parade was over we headed to lunch at Cafe Brazil with the group. We met some other friends that also have twins so we had three sets of twins and it was chaos at times. It was a great day and am so glad we braved the weather.