The Lorax

So busy, so crazy but took Katelynn to her first movie this weekend.

She LOVED it!!

Loved getting tickets.

Loved going to the concession stand.

(My favorite, we went with a friend and her daughter and she had a coupon for free large popcorn so she offered to use it. I was paying for K's M&M's and drink when she pulled at my shirt, "And ummm, Mom, ....Don't forget the popcorn." Of course not! A first movie without popcorn! Are you crazy?!!)

We went in to find a seat and she had not noticed the screen. When we turned around to find seats closer because unbeknownst to me, it is ok to save an entire row of theatre seats, she finally saw the screen.

"WOW! I just saw the screen and it IS big!!"

She loved the movie and I loved the experience. Will be doing that again and soon.

Randomness

We've been here. We've been there. Not always equipped with the camera but taking some good pictures of some great memories! Here's is a little glimpse of what's been happening the past month.....

We've been going to the park.

We love it there. (And I also LOVE the new lens I received as a Christmas Gift from Miriam. I love it!!!!)

Katelynn pushing Aubrey in the swing.

I love this picture of two sweet sisters running around a playground together. They just look so big here. **sniff sniff**

Here are pictures from our Annual Krispy Kreme visit on New Year's Eve morning.

Katelynn playing dress-up with my wedding veil.

Here is my nephew, Noah, in his new favorite spot the highchair!!

And here is my new nephew, Ridgley Hayes!! So sweet.

Little Chicago Baby ready for the snow.

We still love baths,

balloons,

and Bounce N Craze!

We'll post again sooner rather than later next time.

I hope. =)

Peace Out!!

I'm Here, I Swear

Just crazy busy and spending good times with my family.

Will b e positing soon, I swear.

We have lots going on!!

Merry Christmas!!

Katelynn decided this year that Santa "was her friend" and she wanted a picture taken with him. So we loaded up the girls and headed to Northpark Mall to get pictures with Santa.

Katelynn did just fine but Aubrey didn't like sitting on the jolly man's lap. Oh well, who could really blame her.

I also snapped a picture of my three little babes under the tree. Best! Christmas! Present! This! Year!!

On Christmas Eve Chippie made his final appearance of the year. He left a little note for Katelynn and Aubrey and I know they are already looking forward to seeing him next year.

The girls and I had our 2nd Annual Christmas Cookie Night. We made sugar cookies and melted snowman cookies for Santa. Katelynn was really into the decorating this year.

Katelynn is starting to grasp the idea of Santa Clause. So she was super excited for Christmas Eve to arrive.

Here is our living room after Santa arrived. (Yes, I have a strand of lights out!!)

Our Christmas morning was so much fun.

Katelynn was so excited when she saw her "dolly-house". She had seen it the night before when she had woken up and walked into the living room, so she knew it was waiting for her!!

She loved everything about it. She even let Aubrey play with it for a little while.

But Mommy loves that Katelynn still loves her some books!!

Santa brought Aubrey a Bouncy Cow that Katelynn named Margaret. I am not sure why or if that is what Katelynn even said. But whatever she said sounded like Margaret, and it has stuck!!

Noah came over that evening and was greeted immediately by kisses from the girls.

Then it was his turn on Ol' Margaret!!

Noah was so funny opening up his gifts. Every time Angela opened a present he would squeal!! I think Brian sent a video of it to Paul.

Here is a picture of Aubrey with her favorite gift, a stroller from Nanaw.

She is telling me to be quiet, her baby is sleeping.

I cannot wait until next year! Christmas with my two little girls, it's going to be a blast!!

Paul will be home and Kris and Miriam and baby Ridgley might be here also. It is going to be a great year leading up until next Christmas!!

Hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year!!