Christmas Part 2

We had a wonderful Christmas (or 2). This was the kids' first Christmas and I am sure that they had no idea what was going on. They got some wonderful Christmas gifts; clothes, crib toys, toys and diapers. The twins also got plenty of attention from all of the relatives that came to visit. Their Mimi, Grampa Rick, Nonna, Great-Granny, and Aunt Dede all took turns spoiling them (and us) rotten. I don't know what we are going to do when Chris and I have to do all of the feedings and change all of the diapers alone.

Opening Presents

Christmas Outfits

Like Father...Like Son

I just thought that this was so cute...

Audrey's Piercing

Audrey got her ears pierced today. We decided to have them done while she was little so that she wouldn't remember the pain (I hope that doesn't come back to bite us). She teared up for a second and was over it. She looks so cute with her new earrings.

Electric Piano

For the past month after feeding the babies I have started singing and reading to them. They are finally old enough that they will watch me and smile and kick when I sing a song that they recognize. This routine gives me enough time that I usually do not get wet when I change their diapers afterward. Yesterday, I introduced them to their Leap Frog Piano for the first time. Their reactions were priceless. I thought that Jackson's reaction was a fluke, so I tried it again with the same result. Enjoy!

If You're Happy and You Know It...

Chris took the adorable picture of Audrey and bet me that I could not get a better one... I think that I win with my picture of Jackson. :)

Getting To Know You Christmas Edition

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Gift Bags. I can't wrap a gift to save my life.

2. Real tree or Artificial? No tree. We have a male dog and we don't want a port-a-potty in the house.

3. When do you put up the tree? See #2

4. When do you take the tree down? See #2

5. Do you like eggnog? I like hot chocolate much better.

6. Favorite gift received as a child? It is a tie between my Power Wheels motorcycle and my Wonder Woman Under Roos.

7. Hardest person to buy for? I have a hard time finding meaningful gifts for everyone.

8. Easiest person to buy for? Chris and I usually agree on something for both of us before Christmas.

9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes. Chris' grandmother gave it to us on our first Christmas.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail Christmas cards.
11.Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Running shoes and the stitches that I got after I ate it on the pavement running

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? A Christmas Story - "You'll shoot your eye out!"

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Early December

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? No.

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Snowcaps (Meringues with chocolate chips - See Nina's Recipe Blog for the Recipe)

16. Favorite Christmas song? Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

17. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Travel... except for this year because the kids are little and travel with a lot of "flair."

18. Missed this question. So say anything that comes to mind..........................Favorite quote given by a guest when my cousin received an ugly ornament at her ornament bridal shower "Everyone needs some ornaments for the BACK of the tree!" :)

19. Angel on the tree top or a star? See #2

20. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? In the morning

21. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? The same commercials that have been playing for the last 2o years (ex. the Norelco Santa skiing down the blade, the coffee commercial where the son surprises his family by coming home for Christmas and making coffee to wake everyone up)

22. Favorite ornament theme or color? Macaroni ornament themed

23. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Pumpkin Pie

24. What do you want for Christmas this year? I already have what I want... My wonderful husband and beautiful children.

I tag Nina & April

Winds of Change

It is amazing how quickly Jackson's moods can change. One minute he is having a great time cooing in the swing and the next minute he is crying and then back again to cooing. I love the big smile that he flashes right before the first time he bursts into crocodile tears. Mom is hip to his game. :)

A Little Peek...

Here is a little peek into our not so distant future....



You may notice that the dog is trying to get into the middle of the action. You may also notice my foot scooting him out of the frame. :)