Do you have my Santa list?

We had a couple of chances to see Santa and Mrs. Clause this year.  Olivia helped Hannah put together her Santa list.  Which consisted of Olivia spelling words out on scratch paper and Hannah copying them to the best of her ability on her Santa list.  It was so cute and I think they both did a very good job.  Everytime we went anywhere that Santa could possibly be (which might as well have been everytime we left the house) I would always hear "mom do you have my Santa list?"

Christmas Cookies

Baking has been a big part of our Christmas this year and it has been soooooo much fun!  I think we baked a total of 60 dozen cookies and 10 batches of fudge.  Yes 60 dozen cookies means lots of flour, rolling, cookie cutting, decorating and eating!  Hannah was the flour girl....anytime flour was needed (and even when it wasn't :) she would sprinkle the flour on the table and rub down the rolling pin.  Olivia was the rolling girl and the pan girl.  She would roll the dough for the 1st few rolls and then after we all took turns with the cookie cutters she held the pans while I lined them up.  We had several cookie decorating parties which was really fun for everyone. 

I truly enjoy this time we get to share every year around the holidays.  I hope we continue these traditions for a long time to come.

So I tried really hard to get 2 really silly girls to sit still for me to take a picture of them by the newly decorated tree.  I think they teamed up against me and decided that they were going to do all there favorite model and silly poses.  

And finally......after all the craziness......we managed to get a few good shots!

"Let's go for Adventure!"

So we are off to meet some of our very bestest friends half way between our house and there's.  Its only about an hour n 1/2 or so but to the girls anything that requires a monitored bathroom stop before we leave, a bag of snacks for the ride, and the movie players in the car.....well as Hannah quickly announced just as we all buckled in...."let's go on adventure!"

Do you see what I see?

Christmas decorating today with the windows opens has been absolutely wonderful!  It is great having all the totes lined up outside where we can see what we have to put out.  its starting to look like Christmas but sure doesn't feel like it!

Sick Girl

We have had our share of sickness lately.  First Olivia had the stomach bug for about 2 1/2 days.  Seemed like you couldn't even stand ginger ale or Gatorade.  By the end of day 3 she looked like she had lost 10lbs and for those who know her....she doesn't have even 1lb to lose.  Then Hannah woke up with the croup and that has turned into a sinus infection and ear ache.  Each night it seems like she begs to go to bed because she is soooo tired but the minute she falls asleep she is coughing so bad we have to get her up. 

It is this beautiful dance really.  I get you in a steamy bath and you sleep up against the side until the water turns off.  You immediately start crying to get out.  I put you into my bed and get you on a breathing treatment and you watch cartoons until its done.  We snuggle in and close our eyes but still somehow you can't seem to stop coughing.  I give you a cough drop and downstairs we go.  Its much cooler downstairs so I get you all tucked in the little couch and I take the big one.  We watch TV until you basically pass out. 

Its very painful for a mommy to watch her girls be so sick. You really don't even think about how tired you are until 3 weeks have gone by without a good nights sleep.  All you can really think of is what you can do to make it all better.  I am praying for a good nights sleep tonight!

Sleep-Over!

Its a nice night for an sleepover!   You girls love to invite people to sleep over....the funny thing is that Olivia hates to have anyone sleep in her bed.  Strange but that's how she has always been.  She doesn't want to sleep at anyones house and she likes people to sleep over but only if they sleep with Hannah or on the air mattress.  She likes her own bed and by herself!  Good thing she is ok with going on vacation.

So tonight we have August sleeping over.  You guys invited her little brother too.  I think he would have stayed very innocently but we don't need to be starting anything on that note!  We went to dinner with her family and she is going to come to church and lunch with us tomorrow.  She is kind and nuturing making her a great role-model for both of you. 
Everyone has had a shower and we are enjoying a little relaxation!  Good night GIRLS....sleep tight!