Day 3 Grammy and Papa’s House

Sunday 12/23/12 we went up the lovely benewah to my mom’s house. Of course the day we scheduled for our family dinner was the worst weather day we could possibly have. The girls were spoiled rotten and we had so much fun hanging out with family. We don’t get to visit up there very often so it was nice to be there. We only got stuck for a bit but eventually made it home!

Day 2 Michael Family Christmas Party

12/22/12 Dustin had to work so Mom, Addilynn, Paisley, and I ventured out to Emida for the Michael family party. The girls were great Addilynn got to spend time playing in the dirt which is her favorite thing and I got to hang out with family. It’s a good thing Addilynn looks cute dirty!

The Six Days of Christmas!

Day 1: 12/20/12 Nona and Papa’s House

This started the madness. We had dinner at Nona and Papa’s house on Thursday and poor Nona was sick with the cold that I believe we gave her. Addilynn and Paisley were both spoiled of course and we had great conversations with family. Addilynn finally got her step stool she has been wanting and uses it on a daily basis!! We are so thankful to have time to share with our family.

Before and after shots of what happens when little papa snuggles with babies!

First Christmas Concert

Addilynn’s school put on a little Christmas concert on 12/20/12. We were proud of Addilynn. She had been practicing the songs and was super excited to sing in front of all the parents. This was also a huge milestone and turning point for miss Addilynn. This is when she started liking Santa. She had a great conversation with him and I will forever be thankful to this Santa for making her fears go away! From this day on you will see more pictures of my little angel sitting on Santa’s lap! She got to see him twice more after this day and each time she was excited to talk with him.

Christmas Spirit Odds and Ends

Paisley and Addilynn LOVE being outside so when there is snow we try to get outside as much as possible. I’m not fond of cold, but seeing the excitement on the girls faces is enough to make me winters number one fan!

Addilynn’s best friend. They walk, play hide and seek, cuddle, and chase each other till their hearts are content! What we do without our Kila? HMM… well I wouldn’t have to vacuum as much, I wouldn’t have so much laundry, my house wouldn’t smell as bad, and I might get more sleep! But what would be the fun in that? With all the work the dogs make comes lots of memories for the girls. Kila is the best kids dog I’ve seen and as much as she drives me nuts, she is a blessing to our family!

 

Cousins picture plus Auntie Dj 12/15/12

Paisley 5 months old Challis 1 month old at a family dinner 12/15/12

Christmas cookies with Kelby! The novelty of decorating cookies wore off fast so the kids dressed up and went outside to play while Jess and I finished frosting. Well, I guess Jessica gets most of the credit. I think Addilynn’s cookies looked better than mine! 12/16/12

So far we have been enjoying the weather. Lets see if we can continue to have fun during the yucky winter months!

The Great HUNT!

Every year we go on the hunt for the perfect tree. This year we were sad because for the first time Auntie P wasn’t able to come with us. We sure missed her this year but like every year we managed to have a great time. This year Bri and Camber were able to come with us. The girls had a blast playing in the snow and Mr. Lumberjack AKA Dustin cut down two perfect trees. We got to go for a wagon ride and sit by the fire and pictures with Santa were a little better this time. She sat on a stool next to him while Paisley tried with all her might to pull off Santa’s beard. When we got home we made lots of delicious cookies and every year I remember after the fact how quickly Addilynn loses interest in cutting the cookies! Next year maybe I will remember to have some of them baked before hand and MAYBE I might even bake from scratch! Well… probably not but it’s a thought!

 

Go Daddy GO!! We joked while looking for a tree because it felt like we were sister wives. LITERALLY!! Poor Dustin had to hang out with all girls, but I guess he better get used to it!

These were Addilynn’s two masterpieces she loved the sprinkles!

Addilynn got this Cinderella ornament from Julie and she waited so patiently to put it on the tree. It was the highlight of her night!