Growing

You can see how much Max has grown in the last few months. Enjoy this here and then sunglasses pics!

Chuck E. Cheese

We met some friends at Chuck E. Cheese on Tuesday. Max was able to enjoy watching everyone this time, and I even found a game he could play! Macy liked holding him during the Bob the Builder ride. We'll probably wait until they are older before we go back so they can play more of the games, but Jesse and I found lots to do ;)

5 months old

On Tuesday, Max celebrated his 5 month old birthday, the same day as Bumpa's birthday. The girls

were into singing as we called and sang to Bumpa earlier in the day, so out of no where, I heard them singing "Happy Birthday." When I came around the corner, I found them singing to Max after they placed his "birthday hat" on! How sweet! I love the outfit he was wearing from my friend Jenny. It looks like a prince crown! Max was hoping for a Badger win as a gift, and although he was already fast asleep, he got what he wished for :)

Xmas songs

While cleaning up all of our xmas decorations, Jesse brought up my old keyboard. The keyboard was out of batteries and we were 1 short, but that didn't seem to stop them. I guess you can say that the girls were still in the "mood," because they sang Feliz Navidad all night long!!!!!

Christmas

After opening up gifts from Santa, we traveled to IL to see Jesse's family. We had a brunch with Aunt Judy, Uncle Tom, Great-Grandma and Grandpa Monte. We then traveled to Great-Grandpa and Grandma Phillips house to see all of Jesse's Mom's relatives. We had a lovely time visiting all the relatives and the girls enjoyed all the cookies. The weather actually held up for us, and we made it home safely. My parents came up the next day with their gifts. Besides a collection of polly pockets, they gave them a disney dress-up chest! They have enjoyed trying on all the new outfits, including earrings, necklaces, and new shoes. They have actually been good about cleaning up, too, which makes it even better! Now it is time to find a home for all of these great new things in the house! Wish us luck!

Santa

Santa was too good to our kids this year. Max got all of his gifts in a large bag, and was all smiles! The girls found an easel with a letter on it from Santa! He thanked them for the milk and cookies and told them he'd be back next year. Mojo the elf had said hello as well! The girls got so many neat toys, and as we left the house, they found a Barbie power wheels jammin' jeep in the garage! He couldn't bring it inside because it was "too heavy" and an outside toy. Unfortunately, they'll have to wait a little bit before they can test drive it. I hope they continue to be good even though Santa won't be back for awhile!

xmas eve eve

We spent last Weds. night with our good friends celebrating xmas. We had a nice dinner and then the girls were able to help decorate sugar cookies. It was so hard for them not to eat while decorating! They exchanged their little gifts before we went home. Their friendship is the best gift of all :)