Santa Claus came to our house! He left tons of great surprises for the girls. I have to admit I was a terrible photo taker Christmas weekend. I got a few of the girls on Christmas morning and then hardly another picture was taken.






As soon as Santa presents were all open, we headed off to Birmingham since Gracie called MeMe and we heard Santa had been to her house too! We had yummy lunch that included beef tenderloin and ice cream balls with hot fudge sauce and a fun afternoon game of bingo for little prizes! Andrew, Elaine and Jeff were all there too.



We also celebrated Christmas with Alan's family the next 2 days and our extended family on Saturday night, but I didn't even get my camera out. Too much going on...I'll do better next year.

From our home to yours,

Merry Christmas to All!

Christmas Dance Program

Gracie's dance studio did a mini-christmas recital this week for all the classes. She had one Tuesday and Thursday night. Tuesday night was acro so it was a little hard to get good pics of her because she is flipping, but last night was a treat - we were right in front for her tap dance of Rudolph. She has no fear performing and loves to be up there. She is also so proud when she sees us - she just waves to us. It cracks me up.

So after seeing santa, the next day we woke up to see snow. We did not let the girls get out in it b/c it was really wet snow and we had a party that morning to celebrate Anna Kate's 2nd birthday. We also went to a Christmas Children's concert with Tangerine Tambourine that weekend at the Princess Theater. The girls loved it and danced and shook their tambourines. And of course - enjoyed some popcorn!

Ho Ho Ho

It's that time of year...our official visit to Santa. Both girls ran to him with such joy and sat in his lap. Gracie asked for a few things and Mallary told him Ho Ho Ho. The picture doesn't show how sweet they were and how glad they were to see him, but no tears and everyone looking at the camera is success in my book : ) We know they are on the good list so Santa will be bringing them lots of goodies. And our elf "Scotch" is here to watch over them and report back to Santa.

A new friend

Congrats to my most wonderful friend Jennifer and this much anticipated baby (and name!). They have waited a long time for her and I am so grateful tonight this precious baby is here safe and sound and that we have a new friend today!

Anneliese Sherman

Mallary

You are turning into such a big girl. The past month you have become much more verbal and it's so sweet. We'll ask you questions and you say Me Dad deee or Me my mom meee. Or when it's dinner time and you are done or don't like something you hold your hand up and wave us off saying No, No Thank You. It's so funny.

You are loving the Christmas decorations and we have you saying Ho Ho Ho. You make your mouth really funny when you do it and keeps us giggling everytime you say it.

The biggest news is that you are potty training yourself. You say "go potty" and hop on the potty and go. Now this is just the beginnings, but Wow we are so excited. You have been everyday for over a week once or twice on the big potty! Woo Hoo!

And now to leave everyone with my favorite November pic of you!