Crazy Kids

He thought it was funny to lay down while I keep attempting to get him to sit up! Crazy Boy!

 Tell this kid to smile and watch as her grin morphs into this scariness!

 And then this!

 Mighty Girl!

Mad girl! Because I wouldn't buy her McDonalds for breakfast.

Christmas 2013

Tomorrow is Christmas, Martin is leaving to return to Santa at the North Pole.

We made gingerbread houses out of graham crackers, icing, and an assortment of hard candy.

 Rylie kept wanting to eat her house.

 

 Look carefully at Rylie's face. See the ink marks. Yes, she decided to draw on her face. Crazy girl!

You're getting to be such a big girl and great sister.

Gingerbread house building was an epic fail, but oh so much fun anyway!

 I find the both of you without shirts on all the time. Seems daddy prefers to leave you without clothes on when you ruin your old ones.

 

We made snowmen candy dishes for my mom and Jerry's mom as a gift from the kids for Christmas.

 Santa came and left gifts.

Their favorite gifts so far were the scooters. We were outside bright and early to try them out.

Breakfast with Santa and lots of Photos

We went to breakfast with Santa at the YMCA. I knew that we had to get up extra early because it started at 8 a.m. I showered at 5 a.m. and still it was not enough time to leave the house by 8. I'm always frustrated trying to leave the house because we are mostly not on time. I'm hoping this is a "I have small kids" phase and will pass once Camden, Grey, and Rylie are a bit older. Good news is, the day started out frustrating but it turned out great. We got there at 9 and they were able to go right up to Santa. Cailin and Rylie were able to deliver their Wish List to Santa. Cailin also got to ask Santa a very important question that she has been trying to figure out. She wanted to know how does Santa make it to everyone's home in one single night. Santa told her that it was magic and he was able to slow down time. She came away very satisfied with that answer. Thanks Santa!

The babies were able to take a photo with Santa and with Mrs. Claus.  

Then they had breakfast- pancakes, sausage, and orange juice.                                   

Then when we were leaving. We had a few moments to kill, so mini-photoshoot it is!                                  

  Then the karate chopping began.....                         

Followed by magic! I love these next set of photos!

Happy 4th Bithday, Rylie

Today we celebrated your 4th birthday. You were so excited.


I love your full smile with all the teeth showing grin. The white stuff on your face is flour. We made pizzas.

I look at this photo and it makes me sad that you are loosing your baby face.
Daddy bought you another princess dress. You are the girly of all girls. You love dresses and skirts. You wear Cailin's old Princess Tiana dress just about everyday. I have to wash it often. You change clothes, seemingly from one dress to another. It drives me a bit batty.
We finished by singing "Happy Birthday" with cupcakes and ice cream. You really enjoyed your special day. Happy Birthday, sweet Rylie!

Petting Zoo

Back in August, we went to Saddle Up Riding Club. It was a hot, messy, and muggy mess.   
But we had fun
.Note to self: Only go to the zoo if it is 80 degrees or less.

Littlest Ballerina

My last little ballerina. Ariel and Cailin participated in a ballet and tap dance class. Now, it's my little Rylie's turn. She is so excited and so am I.

 

 I absolutely adore their relationship. They are the best of friends (when they're not fighting). Rylie looks up to her big sister.

Crazy Silly Faces

Two silly girls and the faces they can make!

 The End.