Jaime's Baby boy Shower

Last weekend was a busy one! Not only did we enjoy Clara's birthday party but Isaac and mommy headed to Dallas to throw a baby shower for my very good friend Jaime. We decided to choose a teddy bear and prince theme. Here are a couple of shots from the shower. It was an effort coordinating with two other friends, especially because all three of us live in different places and have two kids under 3! Still, I think Jaime felt honored and hopefully special. She is totally worth it! Also, another fun point...God's timing is perfect. We just threw the shower and I got a call from Jaime on Monday she had her baby! She was 3 1/2 weeks early but just in time for us to get to spoil her. Thank you Lord! Welcome baby Fenton.

Clara's Boutique

Last weekend we enjoyed a friend's birthday party which included dress up time, tea time, and of course cupcake time! On the way there Vivi was a stinker declaring she did not want to dress up but seeing cupcakes and other girls dressed up let her know it was a party and she just had to get warmed up. The first few shots you'll see a sour face and her hanging close to mom, by the end she was dancing around in as many outfits as she could put on as fast as possible. She even got some of the others into it too. Maybe the sugar from the cupcakes helped too. Thanks for inviting us Clara. Great job on all the details Erin!

In House Moments

We've been trying to get into a routine with preschool starting back for Vivi, everyone recovering from all the sickies, Nick heading back for full work weeks, and Jen trying to adjust to life with two kids. I have a new found symapthy for all my friends with multiples and understand the phrase "It's just not worth it." I feel like I'm saying that more often these days instead of just jumping in the car quickly. Also, winter is here in Texas which means highs in the 50's/60's= cold enough to not venture out too much. Here are a few of our in home shots some included with Nana whose kept us company.

"He's my friend."

I just experienced the sweetest moment since having two children. This is the moment I've been looking forward to since the day I found out I was pregnant with Isaac. Today, after pulling the Christmas tree and deco down, we decided to give our playmat a test run with Isaac. The second I pulled it out Vivi wanted to show Isaac how to play on it. She laid right down next to him and started hitting all the toys on it and rolling up in a ball. Isaac was so excited he started trying to mimic what his big sister was doing including batting his arms in the air and grinning at her. She looked at me and said "Mommy, he's my friend." I completely lost it. I love my kiddos!

Happy New Year

Happy New Year friends and family! We decided after the mass chaos of Christmas that we would lay low and try to get better for New Years. My only request was some fettucini and a movie at home. That's what we did. Nick took our little family out to dinner and than we came home and watched a movie. May sound boring but it was actually quite nice. Hope you had a nice one and are enjoying ringing in the new year in your own special ways.

Picasso or Princess Vivi

Picasso or Princess Vivi? You decide! Vivi is having a ball enjoying all her new toys and outfits she received for Christmas. Here are a couple of shots of Vivi painting and playing dress up.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! We had a lot to celebrate in Christmas 2008 and a lot of family to celebrate with. I will have many memories from this year including watching Vivi and Chloe play tea party in their princess dresses, watching Chloe sit in Vivi's babydoll's haircut chair, seeing Papa curled up with Isaac on the sofa, having Vivi finally pass out on the floor with exhaustion, sharing a 5 minute race of how many gifts can Vivi open at home, anxiously awaiting the doctor's diagnosis for both sick children and enduring shots and an arsenal of meds, trucking it to San Antonio to see Nick's family, hearing Aunt Janna read "Do Princess Really Have Scraped Knees" to Vivi & Isaac while holding both, being grateful for Uncle Joel's holding Isaac until 2 in the morning, comparing notes with Garyn & Zack on their new baby experiences with Campbell, and finally making it back home to try and get healthy again. Wow! Merry Christmas and we hope your Christmas was filled with laughter, health, and as many special memories (but maybe not the chaos)!