Playtime

Santa!

We saw Santa at a fun Christmas event at the high school this morning. The kids got donuts and made Christmas crafts too. We were the only ones in line to see Santa when we got there, so we got to talk to him for a long time, which was good because Max had five or six detailed drawings of gift ideas to discuss with Santa. Emma was nervous, but she did so well and even told Santa the list that she had been practicing - "baby car seat, baby stroller, and baby doll."

Sitting Practice

Sweet Isabel

We are all more smitten than ever with little Isabel these days. Now she rolls and scoots around every time she's on the floor. She talks to us and plays with her toys, and we just can't get enough. She just discovered her feet this week, so now we have another thing to ooh and ahh over. She is definitely loved!

Thanksgiving

This Week

We had some beautiful, warm days early this week, and Max spent his evenings punting his football around the yard.

Emma started saying "Isabel" instead of "Ibabel" just a couple days ago. I realized she has also been saying "I don't know" instead of one of my favorite Emma phrases - "No Emma know." Why is she growing up, and how do I make it stop??

We ended our week with a fun new Christmas tree lighting event here in town. We helped with the count down for the lighting of the Christmas tree by city hall, Santa read stories at the library, and local businesses were open late and handing out treats. This picture with our cotton candy from the hardware store is the only picture I took, but it was a fun kick-off to the Christmas season.

Christmas Concert

Natalie and Max were both so excited for their school Christmas concert last night. They have been singing Christmas songs at home for weeks. They put on a great show!