Happy New Year!

Nothing like starting out the new year with a trip to the emergency room! While we were at the ranch with Brian's family celebrating the holiday, Caitlyn fell and busted her chin. It was a deep cut so we decided to go to the emergency room and have it looked at. Only problem is we are hours away from any major metropolitan hospital. The fact that it was a holiday didn't help much either. We did find someone to look at it and they used a liquid bond to close the cut rather than trying to do stitches on a two-year old. Which I was totally fine with. I hope that the cut heals okay and she is not left with any major scarring. The good thing is it didn't seem to phase her much and she was such a trooper. I was so proud of her! I hope that this is not any indication of our year to come :) We had a wonderful 2009 and I am looking forward to see all that 2010 holds for our family.

This is a picture of Caitlyn I took on my phone after we left the hospital. She was too tired and too busy watching her DVD to look at the camera!

Our Christmas in Pictures

We had a wonderful Christmas with our families despite the fact that the girls have been sick since the day after their birthday. I think we are on the tail end of it and girls seem to be feeling much better! Hope you all had a merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

From our family to yours....

A Very Happy Birthday!

We officially have three two-year olds! The girls had a great birthday last Thursday. We went out to eat with the grandparents and cousins to celebrate. Here are some pictures from the big day:

We started off the day with a birthday muffin and singing of "Happy Birthday" by mommy and daddy

Had to post this cute picture of Addyson because I rarely get one of her smiling!

Brooklyn ready to eat some cake after dinner

Yummy!


Another rendition of Happy Birthday

Dodie made the girls cute aprons and chef hats complete with utensils

What a great birthday!

It is hard to believe that the girls are two! I can't wait to see all that the next year holds for them. I know that this age is challenging but it also so much fun! We love you so much Addyson, Brooklyn, and Caitlyn!!!

If only it were a little warmer.....

We have been busy playing with new toys, getting the house decorated for Christmas, and trying to finish all of our shopping. I really love this time of year although it is always super busy! We have a new addition to our back yard that the girls cannot get enough of. Last week, the girls got a play set from Dodie and Pee Wee for their birthday. Unfortunately it has been cold and rainy so the girls haven't gotten to play on it much. But I know it won't be long and we will be spending a lot of time out there! Here are a few pictures of them trying it out.

2nd Birthday Party!

Yesterday we had the girls' 2nd birthday party at our local Children's Museum. The party went off without a hitch and I think everyone had a good time. The girls loved playing with all their friends, eating cupcakes, and opening LOTS of presents! We are so thankful for all of our generous friends and family that celebrated with us!







Nana and Poppy got the girls a playhouse for their birthday and gave it to them before the party. The girls loved it! We couldn't get them out of it! I think they will enjoy playing in it for a very long time!

Breakfast with Santa

We had a very busy weekend and it started off with Breakfast with Santa at the girl's school. This is our annual fundraiser and it is always a lot of fun. There was yummy food, lots of arts and crafts, silent auction and of course Santa! We had been talking about Santa all week and the girls actually seemed excited to go see him so I thought there might be a chance of actually getting them to sit with him for a picture. Um, no....as soon as we got up there after waiting in line for twenty minutes, the girls screamed bloody murder. So we got a family picture with Santa.....Lovely!

Group shot before it got too crazy

Playing in the gingerbread house

Checking out their balloon creations


Waiting to see Santa


Pee Wee with Caitlyn and Brooklyn

We did it! (Kind of)