Happy new Year's Eve

Grammy and Paca came over for a fondue party!

Hats, streamers and noise makers made it a real party in Bailey's eyes.

Everyone was in bed by 9:00.

We had a blessed 2011!!!

Bailey's Camera

Bailey got a camera for Christmas. she now takes pictures of everything! These are some of the best and as you can see she didn't take all of them. She has potential of becoming a world famous photo-journalist!

Her new kitchen that Santa brought. It was a very exciting Christmas morning!

Luke's new car

Paca

Sue the T-Rex

A dinasour adventure today!

We had a great time at the museum with Paca.

Sue the T-Rex was a big hit with all 3!

Day after Christmas at the park

The weather was perfect for a trip to the park to play with our new Christmas toys. Dana and Paca got remote controlled airplanes. Bailey got a new sled. Swings are always fun for Luke and Molly.
Getting ready to fly.

Sledding around the field. We all took turns dragging the sled.

While we were playing, a bald eagle slowly flew right over-head. It was a spectacular sight. We all stopped and watched in awe.

Dana flew his plane straight into the tree... He had to climb up and get it out.

It was a great day at the park with lots of fun!!!

Bailey Gifts

We started the family tradition of letting Bailey pick out and buy presents for everyone in the family. 

 2 trips to the dollar store + $30 = lots of laughter

 Luke got a hand clapper.

 DJ got a flashlight and Jessi got sparkle glue sticks

 Old Grammy got 12 new colorful erasers.

 Molly the numbers puzzle and daddy got new teeth (the best present award!)

 A box full of chocolate for new Grammy

 Aunt Jana got an angel snow globe

Our presents.

Christmas Day

Santa brought Bailey a kitchen!!! She says she didn't hear him come in and she was listening for him... very confusing! He enjoyed the eggnog and cookies that she left for him and he left her a note saying thanks. Puzzles before cooking.
Making cupcakes. We make a lot of cupcakes in the new kitchen.

"Anybody want any food?"

Silly silly girl!!!

Christmas Eve

We celebrated Christmas Eve at Grammy and Paca's house. We had stew and bisects for dinner. After dinner, we had present time! Lots and Lots and Lots of presents. everyone was thoroughly spoiled! So many gifts... we are blessed!
Molly got a "sit and spin". Now she won't have to try and spin in the racetrack.

Suspenders to keep Bailey's pants up.

The pile of presents was bigger then the twins!

It was a blessed evening!

Grammy's Christmas Present - A new sewer!

Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like digging up the front yard for a new sewer line!

Grammy and Paca really know how to have Christmas fun!!!

Santa

Butterfly lights

New Grammy, Paca, Old Grammy, Bailey, Luke, Molly, Mommy and Daddy all went to the Christmas light show at the butterfly Pavilion. So many pretty lights... the only down side was it was super cold and 95% of the lights were outside!

Luke and Molly enjoyed the first 10 minutes and then they were done! Lots of fits and tears!

Over all a great night filled with the Christmas spirit.

A suitcase = hours of fun

Grammy bought Bailey a suitcase. Bailey loves it!!!
She goes on "trips".

The backpack and suitcase are a good pair.

I love my crazy girl!

Butterfly Pavilion

Grammy, Paca, Mommy, Bailey, Luke and Molly spent a cold snowy morning in the warmth of the butterfly pavilion. It was a perfect morning to go... we had the place to ourselves! Bailey got to hold Rosie the tarantella... Normally you have to be 3 years old but the man made an exception for Bailey. She loved it and said that Rosie tickled her hand.
We meet Sunshine the tortoise.

Came face to face with butterflies...

and spent the morning in the warmth of the rain forest!

It was a very exciting day!!!!