25 Days of Joy: Day 5

Ayla met Santa today. Actually, this is her first photo with the big man himself. See we don't do the whole "santa" gig. He's a symbol of generousity during this season for us. We don't tell our kids he's real... or talk about him alot. I think he thinks he's cool like Mickey Mouse and she's pretty in to him this year. And I am ok with that. We won't be waiting in any lines to get a glimpse. Plus Leah is fearful (see previous post). Get me a line to take pics with Jesus... Im there.

But, she loved meeting him. She walked up to him and said you know what I want for Christmas? haha Then he said what? She blanked. And just kinda got lost in his eyes. hehe It was cute.

25 Days of Joy: Day 4

I am so blessed to have such a fun, beautiful, generous group of friends. We had our annual friend "playgroup" party. The one night of the year we get together sans kiddos. Its always a blast and this year didn't disappoint!

Thanks girls for always being there for me.

I love you all.

(quality stinky- darn point in shoot)

Meeting Miss Mouse

We met Miss Mouse today.

Leah may look happy here, but this was NOT the case. HA. She was all good with cookies & letters to Santa. But once we waited in line for the mouse herself, she started clinging a bit. Then we got to the point where it was time to take a pic and it was Over. :) hehe She cried, trembled, and all not having it.

Ayla sat really well. I hear she even asked Miss Mouse if she knew Minnie & Mickey. Ay Loves her Disney characters. She's been pretending to travel to Disney alot lately. But we decided after Leah's showing today, that we'd wait a bit before trying more characters. haha

Ayla plopped down on her lap and read for a long time. My girls love books. We unfortunately had to wait a long time for our picture, but the girls were def entertained.

Season's Greetings.. hehe

25 Days of Joy: Day 3

Holiday Red. And tiny toes..

25 Days of Joy: Day 2

There is true joy in no make up/sweatpant days. Especially when there are flurries outside! The girls were really excited to see it spitting snow all morning. Ayla keeps asking when its Jesus' birthday :)

Please hold your tongue on my "fresh" face and bags under my eyes. I am trying to keep it real, as the kids say...

25 Days of Joy: Day 1

A couple of my gal pals online are trying to get in the moment with our kiddos. We are planning on breaking out the camera and taking a picture each day of ourselves with our loved ones or something we love. I am super excited about it. Althought most days I do not get out of my sweats. Hope you don't mind a couple pics of those.. they do bring me joy :)

Feel free to join in and be a part of the everyday joys...

Good deal....

The other day I came home from dance and other things late.. my hubs moved all the furniture in our bedroom around. It looked so good! He dusted and even vaccumed.

Good deal.

While at the store, an older lady played with my kiddos. She commented on the girl's eyes and asked Ayla where she got her pretty blues. Ayla replied, "God". The lady was taken back. I was not surprised. She has such a sweet faith.

Good deal.

Leah used the potty for the first time Tuesday (Nov 30) She poopied which seems to be even cooler! Love the idea of having both kids potty trained. Though honestly, I am not even attempting to train her at the moment, waiting for something to click with her first. This may be it?

Good deal.

Super pumped that I am almost done with my Christmas decorations. Christmas partying starts this weekend for us 1 Sat and 2 Sun. Wahoo! Tis the season to be jolly, thankful, mindfull, kind, giving, humble, teaching, learning, hugging & kissing, and celebrating & rejoicing!